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Exon View 3 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/30/2005
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Thanks to Wadders for letting me adopt this cache which is hidden on the outskirts of Exeter with amazing views across the city. The coordinates given are not for the cache but for one of its inspirations. Solve the clues to obtain the location of the cache, a small clip lock tub with room for small swappables.

N AB-CD.EFG W 00H-IJ.KLM

Richard Hooker, one of the famous sons of Exeter and co-author of the common book of prayer, was named vicar of Bishopbourne by Queen Elizabeth the 1st in ???? Last no = A

John Tuckfield MP was involved in one of the most violent elections ever recorded in Exeter in 1761, how many farm labourers did he assemble to drive out their opponents. 4?? Last number = B

The early Roman Fort of Exeter covered 42 acres and was occupied by which Augustan Legion? Multiply this by two and you have C

Walter Stapleton died in ???? 2nd number = D

Princess Henrietta Anne was born in Bedford House Exeter. She was the daughter of which King? The number = E

Exeter Guildhall is the longest serving municipal building in the land, behind it is a courtyard with 4 prison cells. They were modernized in the 16th century but which year? Take the 4th number and subtract the first two = F

A certain jug was found in pieces in Exeter which turned out to be a bit of a “puzzle” When was it found ???? The second number = G

The imposing Norman towers dating from the early 12th Century dominate this imposing cathedral what is the length of the cathedral in feet? 1st and 3rd numbers = H & J

The Lord High Treasurer of England to Edward II and certain founder of Exeter College, Oxford, was murdered by the mob in? Last number = K 2nd number = I

Leofric was enthroned in the presence of Edward the Confessor as the first Bishop of Exeter in what year? 3rd number minus the 1st number = L, and the 1st number plus the 3rd number = M

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs ohfu, ybbx qrrc va fhzzre!

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)