Akay Folly Traditional Cache
sedbergh: Definately gone as the sheltering tree has blown over and been cut up. Will consider a new cache in a slightly different location.
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An easy walk to the south of Sedbergh to an excellent viewpoint of Winder and the Howgills.
The cache is a small 'tupperware'box
Nearest parking is at N54 18.990 W 002 31.319
NOTE The cache is not hidden in the wall!
The folly has deteriorated since the cache was originally placed and is now unsafe. Do not enter but admire the views.
When placed the cache contained
Cube puzzle
Disney character
Alligator finger puppet
Bubble magic
Bungee cord
Small tin
Geocache keyring
Silva Romer
Super Stunter glider
Frog
Something with a Y TB
On the way back explore the remains of Akay House. The estate goes back to the middle ages and the first house was built on the site in the early 19th C.It was extended around 1900 to 5 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms and 5 servants bedchambers etc. However in 1938 the estate came up for sale and to prevent Council Houses being built on the cricket field Sedbergh School bought the estate and promptly demolished the house. All that remains are the foundations and the sadly neglected kitchen garden overlooking the river. a full history is available from Sedbergh Library.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Oruvaq frpbaq gerr qbja gur uvyy sebz gur sbyyl.