When the Minster Field came into the possession of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, the area of the field where the chapel had stood was cleared and the present Shrine erected. At each corner of the Shrine are stones from the original church and over the last twenty years the Minster field has seen the return of pilgrims to pray at this sacred place.
At the foot of the hill on which the Minster stands is a small spring which may well be the origin of the name 'Ladywell'. The hill has been known by this name for many generations. In the parish church of St. John the Baptist at Busbridge there is a stained glass window of King Alfred and his Queen. Inset in the lower part of the window is a scene depicting Augustine baptising King Ethelbert and another of a pilgrim drinking from the spring.
On the hill above him stands the little Minster Church. The site is a very peaceful place with a special area to come and reflect / pray or worship. Depending on the time of day, you often see some of the Sisters from the Franciscan Missionaries coming to pray.
It is also a very popular place for dog walkers!
You are looking for a double potted micro container somewhere close by – remember stealth when retrieving it.
Please do not pull up in front of the gates to the field – use the parking co-odrs.
Entrance to the field is via the two sets of gates at the listed co-ordinates.
The second set of gates has a kissing gate where you will find a notice. What is the day in December that the field is closed – (AB)
Secondly, you will need to go to N51 10.331 W000 36.864 Here you will see a notice board. Which Year were the foundation plans found – (CDEF)
The cache can be found at: N51 10.(A)(D)(A+B) W000 36.(D+C+F)(E)(E/2)
If anybody would like to expand this series please do, I would just ask that you could let sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
02/05/20 - Update. Replaced container in a new place, so anyone with an old print out - please look at the new formulae.