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Top of Church Hill Cache Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/29/2017
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

To reach the cache, park on the parking area off Common Ave.  Please be respectful of the gravesites while walking through the cemetery.  Take time to enjoy the walk and the beautiful natural scenery of this historic cemetery.


This cache is located at the edge of a wooded area near the cemetery.  Established in 1728, the Church Hill Cemetery is located off Common Avenue, River St., Church St., and Tiffany Road.  It is a rather large burial ground measuring 1,000 feet by 500 feet.  The oldest section of the cemetery is located near River Street.  It originally was a private burial ground of the Palmer family but later included the graves of many shipbuilders including the Stetsons, Torreys, and Winslows.  Buried here in 1838 is Captain Thomas Stetson who is Norwell's only veteran of the War of 1812.  The central section, located in a lower area, contains both old and newer graves dating from 1807 tp 1990, and a single tomb.  The North section, marked by a Celtic Cross, was the original site of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, which exxisted from 1731 to 1811.  Many war veterans are buried here.  Some of Norwell 's well-known families are interred here including the Stockbridges, Stetsons and Sylvesters. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gevnq bs gehaxf

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)