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Skerries Mills Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 12/27/2005
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is set in the grounds of Skerries Mills

The Mills

Skerries Mills Industrial Heritage Centre is situated in the seaside town of Skerries about 30 Km north of Dublin City The complex comprises a watermill, 5 sail windmill, 4 sail windmill and associated mill races, mill pond and wetlands. The history of the mills can be traced back to the 16th Century and a bakery was established on the site by 1840. The mills demonstrate a clean and efficient use of water and wind power and are a rare survival of 17th., 18th. and 19th. Century industrial history.

Getting There:
The Park is situated within easy walking distance of Skerries Village. By Car: Signposted from the M1/N1 Dublin-Belfast north of Swords. Car parking is provided By Bus: Bus 33 from Eden Quay in Dublin city centre to Skerries village. Get off the bus at Holmpatrick Church. By Train: Northbound trains from Connolly or Pearse Street Stations stopping at Skerries Train Station. The mills are about a 5 minute walk from the station.
Opening Hours:
April to September. - Daily from 10.30am to 17.30 pm October to March - Daily from 10.30am to 16.30 pm Closed from 20th December to 1st January (inclusive) and on Good Friday

The Cache

As this location is so popular Please replace the cache with care to prevent muggles from discovering its existence


Windsocker

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybj naq oruvaq znva hcevtug zvaq gur oenzoyrf

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)