WARNING: We went to visit this cache and the nettles are very
high, on the approach and around the immediate vicinity of the
cache. It is still attemptable so I won't archive the cache, but
might be worth postponing this one for a few weeks! 20 June 06
NOTE FOR SUMMER: Nettles abound, we recommend trousers and
closed shoes!
The dovecote is lined internally with nesting boxes for over
1500 pigeons. The buildings are the remains of a historic manorial
complex, and include stones believed to have been taken from
Newnham Priory during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Henry
VIII is supposed to have visited this area. The interiors of the
buildings are closed most of the time. They are often open bank
holiday weekends, and also appointments can be made at other
weekends –
follow this link.
The co-ordinates above are for parking only. You will need to
find the following information from around the car park to find the
final co-ordinates.
If you want to visit the Dovecote these "Talking Numbers" would
be very useful:- 01A3B CDEFGH
You will also need the dates of the National Trust Acts:-
19JK – 19LM.
The cache is hidden at N52° J E . F (K+A) (G-L) W000° A D .
(C-B) H (M-A).
You will need to head off down the road until you join a cycle
track. The cycle track can get very busy, so watch out for "mad"
cyclists. The path to the cache is suitable for all except the last
200m which is slightly overgrown and not suitable for wheelchairs
or buggies. You should be able to avoid the majority of the
brambles and nettles.
You’re searching for a standard ammo can which contains all the
normal goodies and a logbook.