Wooden Work 8 - Lest We Forget Virtual Cache
Wooden Work 8 - Lest We Forget
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This cache was placed to help us all remember those who have
made the supreme sacrifice for our great country.
History.
The original Avenue of Honour was planted on Saturday 7 September
1918.
The trees, Atlantic Cedars, commemorated 60 World War One
servicemen and nurses from the Dartmoor District. The seedlings
were planted simultaneously, and along roads from the main corner
recognizing the direction from where the enlisted personnel or
their relatives lived.
Original names plates for the trees disappeared over time, so in
1994 a plaque listing the names and respective tree locations was
placed on the wall of the Dartmoor District Memorial Hall.
Though the Avenue was planted with the concept of ‘perpetual
memory’, trees are not eternal.
In 1993 arborists identified many trees that were unhealthy and
unsafe.
The Dartmoor District Progress Association began a consultative
process with relatives of the remembered veterans and local
residents, with a view to having a section of the Avenue lopped and
carved with suitable images and themes.
The boards that were milled from the trees were to be kept for
other public purposes: a carved timber memorial-mural, and picnic
tables and benches.
To Claim a find.
At the above co-ordinates you will see a man playing a very popular
game of our fore fathers.
Q1. What is the name of the game?
Looking east along the row of people there is a symbolic piece that
stands out in this crowd.
Q2. What is this piece called?
Looking further along the line you will see three people standing
with their backs together.
Q3. What do these people represent?
At the far eastern end of the line there stands a lady.
Q4.What is her occupation?
As final proof of visiting this sight move to
S37.55.358
E141.16.568.
Here you will find an old working wood artifact with a plaque
nearby.
Q5. from the plaque, what year will this be opened?
Please email us your five answers for verification
before logging this find.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
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