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Almshouses series # 037 Ickburgh Multi-Cache

Hidden : 7/1/2025
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


 

   In Ickburgh, Norfolk, there is a set of almshouses called Lady Ashburton's Ickburgh Almshouse Trust.

   They are located at 18 Ashburton Road, Ickburgh, Thetford, Norfolk. The trust provides accommodation for the elderly in need.  The almshouses were built in 1887 by Claire Eugenie Hortense, Lady Ashburton, in memory of her husband, Francis, 3rd Lord Ashburton. They are single-story and were originally made of wood or metal.

   The almshouses are located opposite the village church. To find the cache you need the date that is on either end of the row of houses.

   Make this date A B C D.

                                                               N52 31 (B-3) A (D-3)         E000 40. C (C-3) (D-2)

Check sum of all digits = 43 

This cache is part of a series which are placed at or near almshouses. If you wish to add to this series please email abiherts at almshousesseries@gmail.com for a number.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp ybj qbja

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)