Newenden is a Kent village that lies on the county border with East Sussex. It was known in Roman times as as Andredcaster. The settlement is build along the southern slope of a tall escarpment. The River Rother meanders through the marshy flood plains at the southern edge of the village. Saint Peter's Church, built in the early 14th century is also a prominent land mark.
The A28 between Rye and Hawkhurst is the only major road that runs past the area, and crosses the Rother by means of a humpback bridge not far from the published co-ords. The bridge was originally built in 1736 but has recently been repaired.
According to some sources Newenden is the smallest village in Kent. That said it boasts a grand history. It once had its own port, market and no less than 16 public inns! Although much a much smaller, quieter place today there is still plenty to do. Why not catch a steam train along the Kent and East Sussex railway or take a boat trip on the river to Bodium. You could sit and watch the cricket, or perhaps enjoy a spot of fishing?
This village sign is one of the most unusual signs in Kent, mainly because it is triangular! Within the sign is a creature made up of symbolic references to the four evangelists of the new testament: a lion's head (St. Mark), ox's hooves (St. Luke), eagle's wings (St. John) and a child on it's back (St. Matthew). The creatures tail represents the river Rother. There are also references to cricket, which was reported played in the village by the future King Edward II in the 12th century (in its then form of 'Creag').
The published co-ords take to you the village sign. From here you will have to locate the information required to find the cache. This can be found in the form of a year on the pub opposite: ABCD. (Look for a black circle on a white square).
The cache can be located at: N51 01.(D-C-A)(B-D)(B-C) E000 37.(B-C)(B-C)(B-A)
If anybody would like to expand this series please do. I would just ask that you let Smokeypugs know first so they can keep track of the Village Sign numbers and names to avoid duplication.