GCYA65 Tickhill Castle (Traditional Cache) in Yorkshire, United Kingdom created by angellica

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Dalesman: This cache has been in need of care and maintenance for some time and as the owner has not responded to my note I am archiving it.

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GCYA65 ▼

A cache by angellica Message this owner

Hidden : 9/14/2006

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Tickhill Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Roger de Busli. After the siege in 1102, Robert Bloet, Bishop of Lincoln, founded the stone castle, when adding a curtain wall to the massive bailey rampart. Protected by a wide wet ditch and flanking the wall, is an interesting but simple early Norman gatehouse, with the remains of a 15th century barbican. On top of the high motte are the foundations of a 12th century eleven-sided keep, with projecting buttress at the angles. After Civil War slighting, the Hansby family built a large 17th century house, which may incorporate parts of the old hall.

I used to come here a lot when I was younger. Car parking is available but does get busy in summer. Tickhill castle is occasionally open to the public, but only very rarely.

The area tends to get very busy at weekends so stealth is required.

Don't forget to take some bread for the ducks!

There is a local hostelry nearby which serves food.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntvp arg! Onfr bs srapr cbfg

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)