The Falls Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 7/29/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The Falls

Several bridges cross the River Esk, but in Musselburgh alone, there are seven bridges connecting the town with Fisherrow on the opposite bank. There were three large mills and several smaller mills, tanneries and other industries powered by the river. The weir which provided the head of water to power these mills is known locally as The Falls. The Musselburgh Paper Mill operated from the 1870s until its closure in 1971. Further downstream was the Net Mill where in 1820 James Paterson invented the mechanical net loom to replace the manual process. Bruntons internationally famous Wiremill, founded in 1876, also occupied a huge site by the river. They rigged the first airships and many suspension bridges were cabled by Bruntons including the Forth Road Bridge. The iron footbridge was built in 1923 to carry workers across the river to these mills. The former railway viaduct, built in 1877 was replaced some years ago by a road bridge.




Warning this Cache is on an Island and you will get wet so suitable footwear is essential (wellies). Also there are lots of bramble bushes around. I never got jagged so if your carefull you can do it without lots of OUCH.




Well done Collielawdales + Angusdhub FTF

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre ynetr snyyra gerr naq haqre fgbarf.. CYRNFR ERCYNPR NF SBHAQ

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)


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