Sacred Sheldwich Traditional Cache
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Cache information
This cache is hidden just under a mile from the suggested parking at Sheldwich church.
You are looking for a wooden box.
Please ensure cache is well hidden again afterwards.
Walk description.
This is a level walk through woodland and across farmland.
You can also park at the alternative parking, this will shorten this walk to under half a mile each way.
The walk starts from St. James' church, where there has been a church for nearly 1000 years.
It then continues through woodland and comes up behind Lees court.
'Lees Court' was built in 1654 for Sir George Sondes who was in prison but very soon after it became the scene of a notorious crime, when one of his two sons murdered the other.
Lees Court
Because of its classical style it has been ascribed to Inigo Jones, though this attribution is uncertain. Alas it was gutted by fire early in the 20th century but was rebuilt. It is now listed as a Grade I building.
Behind Lees Court is a splendid avenue of lime trees.
Avenue of Lime Trees
It ceased to be the home of the Earls Sondes about 25 years ago with its handsome stable block which was eventually converted into flats.
The house, at the end of a long drive and park are private, the actual Earl Sondes title is now extinct but there is still a Countess Sondes, she is a New Yorker.
This avenue is a very popular area for walkers and by people dog walking.
Please be aware that tree cover may affect your gps reading.
Cache set up by Pooh, Tig and Lala in 2005
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ng gur onfr bs n gerr.