The co-ordinates above are for a good place to park. There is
space for a few of cars here at the end of Ravenshaw Lane,
approached from Hampton Lane.
Regrettably, only glimpses of the buildings can be seen from
almost all angles. Bogay Hall would be easily visible from Henwood
Lane except for the thick hedges along most of its frontage. Berry
Hall can best be seen across the field from under the large trees
on Ravenshaw Lane, not far south of the junction with Berry Hall
Lane. The only view I found of Ravenshaw Hall was by climbing the
side of the bridge over the river Blythe and peering over the
fence!
The halls are all occupied and in private ownership, so please
try to be unobtrusive.
Bogay Hall (N52°24.997' W001°44.305') appears to have had
a very quiet history, with the only notable fact being that it was
sold in 1965 for £11,800.
How many downpipes are there on the side of the building by the
road?
Answer A
Berry Hall (N52°24.835' W001°45.075') is a 15th century
moated house and appears to have been built for the de Buri family.
It was the seat of the Waring family from 1505 to 1671. New Berry
Hall, about 200m further west along the footpath, was built around
1870-1880 for Joseph Gillott, a Birmingham pen-maker, and was last
occupied in 1957. Nothing now remains of it except the delapidated
and overgrown ruins of its walled garden.
How many arched windows are visible on the hall from the
footpath?
Answer B
Ravenshaw Hall (N52°24.672' W001°44.809') was built in
the 15th or 16th century and was also part of the Gillott estate
until auctioned off in 1904. Around 120m south of Ravenshaw Hall is
a secluded (but private) nature reserve, carpeted with bluebells
during spring.
How many crosses are on the main gate to the hall?
Answer C
The final cache is at N52° 24.(A+B+1)(C)2'
W001°44.(A+B+C)(A+B+3)5'