Earl's Palace, Birsay Traditional Geocache
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An easy driveby cache near the Earl's Palace in Birsay. Please ensure the cache is properly hidden when you replace it.
The Earl's Palace in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, is a ruined 16th-century castle. It was built by Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney (1533–1593), illegitimate son of King James V and his mistress Euphemia Elphinstone. The palace is a category A listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is in the care of Historic Scotland. It is well worth a visit.
St Magnus Church is near to the cache aswell and worth a visit if you have time.
The cache is a 35mm film canister with log and pencil.
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Cbfg!