The Proud Salopian Cache Mystery Cache
Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it cannot be unarchived.
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Ed
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Salop and Salopia are the ancient names for the town and region;later it became known as Shrobesbury, so ShrOwsbury is probably the correct way to say it. It is an old medieval town built in a defensive position within the loop of the river Severn, and developed as an administrative centre and market town,on the strength of the wool trade. There are many old timber-framed buildings remaining.
The above co-ords. are simply for a Pay & Display car park near the English Bridge but I suggest you use the frequent Park & Ride. There is another P & D car park near the Welsh Bridge at OS GR 491129(unless flooded!)
The cache has been designed as a kind of "treasure hunt" which will take you to some of the most interesting and historical parts of the town. A fair amount of walking will be needed to complete it. The grading takes into account that it may be hard to get a GPS fix in parts of the town centre.
I think you will probably want to spend the whole day here if you are newcomers; bring a camera- its very photogenic! There are many pubs, tea-shops, cafes, and restaurants for R&R, and lots of interesting shops in the narrow cobbled streets and shuts(passage ways). Have a great day!
The final cache,a medium plastic tub, is at
N52 4A.BCD, W002 4E.FGH
To work out the co-ords. of the cache you will need to answer the following clues:
A N52 42.422, W002 45.532 The first stone was laid here on the _ March
B N52 42.754, W002 45.834 A famous person who lived here died in the year 188-
C N52 42.518, W002 45.437 This mansion was built in the year 161-
D N52 42.378, W002 45.231 The capture of Shrewsbury by Parliamentarians in 16-5
E N52 42.651, W002 44.936 From the view point, the number of steps up and down divided by 6 = E
NB The property in which this clue is located is only open between 10:00 & 16:00 hours Tuesday to Saturday and not Sundays until June.
F N52 42.446, W002 44.687 Parliament met in the church in the year 139-
G N52 42.465, W002 45.154 Abbots House dates from C145-
H N52 42.626, W002 45.041 Founded by Edward 6th in the year 155-
The above co-ords. will take you to the general vicinity of each clue so you will have to search to find the answers.
Its worth going into any of the nearby buildings although there are no clues indoors.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Onfr bs gerr pyhzc arne tngr