Finding Faversham Multi-cache
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This is a long(ish) multicache centred around Faversham in Kent, the ‘Market Town of Kings’. The cache has 2 main stages – a walk around Faversham town visiting some of the many interesting sites there, and gathering numbers which will be used to form the co-ordinates of the second part. Part 2 takes you on a walk to the final cache location, and gives you the opportunity to view some of the beautiful landscape around this part of Kent, as well as keeping an eye out for wildlife.
The published co-ordinates are for the recommended parking at the Front Brents car park. Parking is free and there is usually plenty of space.
The cache should take you around 3 hours to complete, and is roughly 4 miles long, depending on the order in which you complete the multi-cache stage. Part 2 of the cache is close to water so please be extra careful with children. The path can also get quite muddy, even during summer, so wear suitable footwear.
This cache also contains information about the co-ordinates for a Faversham Bonus Cache (not yet published). If you wish to find this bonus cache, make a note of the numbers/ letters you find in the final cache, and keep an eye out for our next cache!
The final cache is a small Decon container and only has room for the logbook and a couple of small swaps. At the time of placing the cache contained logbook, pen, mini FTF certificate, fridge magnet and 2 rubbers.
While you are in Faversham, please take the opportunity to wander around the rest of the town. There are many lovely pubs in which to eat and drink – the cache owners recommend The Albion, at the recommended parking co-ordinates (Mexican food – Ted recommends the ribs) and The Sun in West Street in the centre of town for ‘Huffkins’. When you find the final cache, if you continue along the footpath for a short distance you will also find the excellent Shipwright’s Arms (‘possibly the most remote pub in Kent?’), a good choice for something to eat after a windy walk.
One of the main attractions to Faversham is the Shepherd Neame brewery. If you have the time to spare while in Faversham, you can book tours of the brewery online at www.shepherd-neame.co.uk. We also suggest having a look at the excellent website www.faversham.org to find out all about the history of the places you’ll visit.
We have walked the cache and checked all the co-ordinates, but please let us know if you have trouble with any of them. Also please let us know if you think the difficulty rating is wrong! We used the scoring system and it came out higher than expected!
Stage 1
The following co-ordinates can be found in any order, though we recommend visiting part 7 last, unless you want a long and frustrating walk!
1)Admire the Spire N51 19 024 E000 53 715
William Drayson died in 177A. (NB closes at 1800 and closed on Sundays).
2)School and Secret Society N51 19 083 E000 53 708
This building was built in B5C7
3)Hazard Warning N51 19 071 E000 53 488
This building was constructed in 147D (look carefully!)
4)Building the Guild N51 18 952 E000 53 455
Add together the dates when this building was erected and when it was rebuilt to give EFGH
5)Charities begin at home N51 18 870 E000 53 070
The stone was removed and re-erected in 193J
6)Chart is at the start N51 18 885 E000 52 941
W HALL = K86L
7)Nature and Nagden N51 19 519 E000 54 526. (NB Follow signs for Saxon Shore Way - you need to be on the same side of the creek as The Albion pub, following the other side may seriously extend your journey! - thanks to Henly for this!).
Nagden c.1M95
8)All over town (no co-ordinates)
Britain’s oldest brewer was established in 16N8
Final cache co-ordinates
N51 AJ.(E-F)(N-G)K E000 (C-B)(K+L).DM(L-A)
Additional Hints
(No hints available.)