The co-ordinates are for a seat in the churchyard. This multi requires seeking values there, followed by a short walk to the cache location.
St Mary’s church is partly 12th Century, but more dominantly a 14th Century architecture building, with numerous alterations down through the ages. Recent changes have included a kitchen and an area for community outreach.
The earliest part of the church is the 12th-century Norman north doorway. The Early English Gothic west tower was built slightly later. The south aisle was added in the 14th century and the chancel was rebuilt in the 15th century with Perpendicular Gothic traceried windows.
The south porch leads to an aisle that is lit by four two-light windows. Between the aisle and the nave is a four-bay arcade. The nave has three clerestory windows similar to those in the north wall of the church. The nave pews are 17th-century. The pulpit and reading desk are late 17th-century, added in the reign of James II. The pulpit was refurbished in 1819. The church is a Grade II Listed Building. To the left and right of the belfry panels on the east side of the tower show a lion and a griffin that were made in 1587, but restored in 1892.
There is a fine ring of 8 bells, which are rung at weddings and on other occasions on request.
The parish of Ambrosden is part of the Ray Valley Benefice and St Mary's also serves as the British Army garrison chapel.
The Cache:
Look at the small plaque below the seat remembering Joan.
A = The number of letters in the first word, minus the number of letters in the third word
B = The number of letters in the second word on the fifth line
C = The number of times the letter E occurs
D = The number of letters in the fifth word on the fourth line
E = The number of times the letter B occurs
F = On the fourth line - the number of letters in the sixth word, plus the number of letters in the eighth word
The cache, a magnetic 'pen top' style container is at: N51° 52.ABC W001° 07.DEF. The total co-ordinates add up to 50. Please provide your own writing means, tweezers and be prepared for a little stretch.
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WELL DONE to Go catch for being the first to find!
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