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The Bloxwich Stroller Multi-Cache

Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The original cache was placed by Imke & John


Clues and cache location are easily accessible by car.The final GZ is about 2 miles away.

The Bloxwich Stroller is a multi stage cache taking you through some of the history of Bloxwich.

We called the cache the “Bloxwich Stroller”, as it was the name of Bloxwich’s football team in the early part of the last century. They used to play at the Red Lion ground on Somerfield Road. This ground is still used by Grovenor Park Football Club.

Clues at each stage of your stroll will initiate the next stage.

Stage one:
The coordinates above are for stage one. This will bring you to a cross, known locally as St Chads Preaching Cross, which is said to be around a 1000 years old. The actual age of the cross is not known. What is the year mentioned on the plaque by the cross? Answer = ABCD

Parking for stage 2 and 3 are suggested at: N52 37 207, W002 00 277

Stage two:
N52 37 AC(D-1) W002 00 (A+1)(b-3)(C+1)

The Black Country is known for its industrial past, and Walsall is partcularly known for its leather industry. The stones here are a monument to the 'Bitties and Tackies' of what? Answer = 12345678

Stage three:
N52 37 LLB W002 00 LLC
This monument is a memorial to the King of the fairgrounds, and the most succesful showman of the 20th century. He was a Bloxwich man, but what year was he born? Answer = ABCD

Stage four,FINAL
N52 38 (B-4)AD W001 59 (A+1)(C-5)C

Stage four is still in Bloxwich, but very near to the Pelsall border. We were surprised to find a historic place here and hope you will be as well.

SUM CHECK  A+D+C = 15

Good luck!
 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

unir n ernq

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)