Newbury GeoCache Series
After our recently placed GeoCache Series at Great Western Park (GWP) (cache #1-11, 14, 17-19, 30-32, 35, 38, 60-61, 80-81, 84, 104-106), Didcot (cache #12-13, 15-16, 20-25, 29, 33-34, 41-42, 44-45, 47-48, 53, 59, 62-63, 66-67, 69-79, 82-83, 90-103, 107-112, 117-119, 121-129, 137-141, 146), Harwell (cache #26, 36-37, 43, 46, 54-55, 58, 68), Chilton (cache #27-28, 85), Sutton Courtenay (cache #39, 64-65), Milton (cache #40, 49-52, 56-57, 151-153), Upton (cache #86-87), Long Wittenham (cache #88-89), Hagbournes (cache #114-116), Kingsgrove (cache #120, 130-132), Compton (cache #133-134), Appleford (cache #135-136), Newbury (cache #142-145, 147-150, 159), and Drayton (cache #154-158), we decide to place a few more caches in other parts of Didcot and surrounding villages, in order to honour local heros, and to reflect our rich local history, stories and heritage. We hope you will enjoy these new caches and may also learn something new when you are caching, thank you!
Newbury #160 - Newbury Methodist Church (Officially Known as Church Micro 15747...Newbury - Methodist)
About this church
Newbury Methodist Church is a welcoming community hub located on Northbrook Street in the heart of Newbury. Part of the Berkshire & Hampshire Borders Circuit, the church is known for its historic Grade II* listed building and its active role in local outreach.
History & Architecture
Built in 1837–38, the church is an early example of Methodist architecture in the Gothic style, designed to resemble an Anglican church. It features a largely unaltered Victorian interior with galleries supported by cast-iron columns. It replaced an earlier chapel on the same site that dated back to 1804.
Practical Information
About this Multi-cache:
At the published coordinates, you will be standing in front of a defibrillator The location code for this defibrillator contains two words. The number of letters in the top word is A, and the number of letters in the bottom word is B.
Now please move to Stage 2, where you will be standing on a cross made of white stone panels. The total number of white stone panels used to make this cross on the floor is CD.
Finally, please relocate to Stage 3, where you will find a bench. Please feel free to take a seat and look at the plaque on the backrest. The total number of words on this plaque is E.
The final coordinates are some distance away at:
N51 ( C * D ) ( B - D ) . ( A - E ) ( B / D ) ( C - D )
W001 ( A / E ) ( B + C + D ) . ( B / ( C + D ) ) ( E ^ D ) ( A - B - C - D )
The checksum of all the digits in the final coordinates is 42.
Please also note:
Please bring your own pen, and open & close the cache lid carefully so the cache and log book can survive longer.
Please also replace exactly as found due to obvious reason, and please be careful with the possible thorns and stinging nettles. Long sleeves, trousers, and gloves are recommended.
You do not need to cross any fence or enter any private land.
Thank you and enjoy GeoCaching!
FTF: Congratulations to goat_herder for their FTF on 4 April 2026!
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If you would like to add to the Church Micro series yourself then please visit
http://churchmicro.co.uk/
There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page that can be found at
http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html
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