Lone Barn Traditional Geocache
TheBignells: I am sorry to say that I have decided to archive this one - every day I walk past the hiding place and think, shall I put it back? But without the aid of a small child, it will probably become an extreme 5* rated cache! Thanks to those who visited and watch out for some suitable replacements.
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Tucked away at the edge of Busbridge, at the corner of Tuesley Lane and Ashtead Lane, is a cul-de-sac called Mary Vale, consisting of 22 houses with an interesting history.
Over 100 years ago there was just one large house called Lone Barn on this land surrounded by gardens, owned by a local coal merchant.
During WW2, there were concerns for the safety of Mount Alvernia nursing home in Guildford after bombs had fallen on the town. After lengthy negotiations, Lone Barn was bought in 1942 and converted into a small hospital, including a maternity ward and operating theatre, all run by nursing sisters and local doctors.
This small hospital was also called Mount Alvernia, which caused some confusion, so later it was renamed La Verna. In 1965 it changed its name once again to Maryvale Juniorate, where the novice sisters lived until 1968 when they moved to Bramley and the property was then sold to a developer.
All that remains of Lone Barn house and Mount Alvernia nursing home, Godalming, is the original entrance which is now the footpath which leads into Mary Vale from Tuesley Lane, the avenue of chestnut trees along this drive, and the number of mature trees, including oaks on the estate.
This is a classic cache and dash.
You are looking for a magnetic Nano – Up high!
Well Done to Al7365 for FTF.
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