Watery Sheffield - Sheffield canal basin Multi-Cache
freak_boy: Sadly this one seems to have vanished. I understand that there is some unpleasant behaviour taking place in this area, as such the cache will not be replaced. Thanks to all who have searched.
Watery Sheffield - Sheffield canal basin
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A short walk around the redeveloped canal basin.
Sheffield Canal Basin is at the head of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. The basin dates from 1814, when the canal opened to connect with the River Don, allowing canal boats to reach the heart of Sheffield for the first time.
As rail and road became more popular modes of transport trade dropped off and the canal and warehouses became dilapidated.
The area was given a new lease of life in the 1990s, including restoration of the grade II listed buildings such as the Grain and Terminal warehouses, the Wharf house and the Straddle.
To find the cache visit the following locations:
When did building work start on the additional warehouse at N53 23.092, W001 27.605? A = the sum of the digits of the year
B is the number of the weighbridge at N53 23.091, W001 27.657.
The Wharf house at N53 23.059, W001 27.617 was built in 18xx. C = the sum of the last two digits.
From N53 23.116, W001 27.442, D is the distance to Rotherham minus the distance to Meadowhall.
The cache is at N53 23.(a+c+d)x3 W001 27.b-27)
The area around the canal basin is flat however there are areas of cobbles to negotiate. Stealth will be required at all times. Gloves may be useful in retrieving the cache.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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