Potterspury St Nicholas Church
A church was on this site in 1086, listed in the Domesday Book. Altered and rebuilt several times, it was originally longer and taller to accommodate people from Yardley Gobion and the workhouse. The current tower dates from the late 13th, early 14th Century.
The Duke of Grafton, who was responsible for maintaining the chancel, had the right to sit for services with his household staff of 50 in the chancel. The church was significantly re-ordered in 1991 to provide a kitchen and other facilities.
The Cache
The cache is a small tube, located outside of the church grounds, accessible via foot or wheelchair.
You will need to find answers to the questions below to locate the cache.
Go to the West entrance and locate the brass water supply pipe. The number of holes on the outside of the supply pipe tap is A.
Look at nearby gravestones. Derek Ray died in 19B8. Mirdza Grundmanis passed away on C7.4.200D.
On the bench, Raymond Pettifer was described as ‘A true Potterspury …’
E is the number of letters in the missing word.
Find the slate plaques near the South entrance. F is the number of zeroes on the plaque in loving memory of Pauline Harding. G is the number of eights on the same plaque.
At the East end of the church grounds is a wrought iron entrance gate. H is the number of vertical bars on the right hand gate.
The cache can be found at N52 0A.BCD W000 5E.FGH
Please ensure it is nicely tucked away when returned.
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