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the plantation Multi-cache

This cache has been archived.

Graculus: As the owner has not responded to my request to clarify the cache location and as it is now too close to another cache I have no option but to archive it. If the location is sorted out I may unarchive the cache.

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Chris
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Hidden : 2/4/2007
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache location is one of the most elevated sites in Hayle,affording impressive views over the Town and Estuary towards St Ives Bay ,Lelant and on the skyline Trencrom Hill!
This multi is designed for all the family it only has a very short walking distance between each cache location and could easily be completed in half an hour!

The Plantation was originally the area of land known as Carnsew Point.
The site goes back to Prehistoric times when an Iron Age Castle was situated at the top.
The Cliff Castle was likely to have been used as a lookout for seaborne invasions and possibly for the storage of Tin prior to shipping!

Location 1:N50 11.031
W005 25.533

The coordinate for location 2 is slightly incorrect use the plaque at location one to help you answer the question and amend the coordinate,this will lead you to location number 2!

Use the answer to correct the coordinate!

How much did the Mortar cast weigh in tonnes?

Take this from the last digit of the 'woo5' coordinate
Location 2:N50 11.031
W005 25.45(9)

Use the Plaque at Location 2 to answer the question and amend the incorrect coordinate!

End Box Location 3:N50 10.864
WOO5 25.2(79)

Use the answer to correct the coordinate

How long did the man in the tomb live for (in Years)?

Take this from the last number e.g (79 - answer in Years)

Hope you enjoy our 2nd multi-cache!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gur raq obk vf oruvaq gur fznyy ubyyl ohfu!

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)