GC2JHQG Hills View #2 - The Sequel (Traditional Cache) in East Midlands, United Kingdom created by TWO ANCHORS

This cache has been archived.

TWO HATS: The planned changes around GZ by the Council are now upon us... Thought it better to archive the Hills View Series than attempt to replace them elsewhere.

Thanks to all who have taken the time and trouble to look for these caches.. and for the Nice detailed logs which we appreciate a lot.

TWO ANCHORS will soon be placing more caches in the area.. some of which will quite possibly be as devious as these have been.

Rob

GC2JHQG ▼

A cache by TWO ANCHORS Message this owner

Hidden : 12/13/2010

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Geocache Description:

The Sequel to Hills View #2
A well hidden Nano sized cache.

Coordinates averaged.

The only access is across The Hills from the North (Victoria Rd) or the North East (Portland Rd).. both via gravel footpaths.
Do not attempt to park on the B600 close to the cache and cross the gated field which is Private Property
Please be aware that the Hills are Public land but the other side of the fence line close to GZ is Private Property. The cache is located on Public Property.

This area is known locally as "The Hills" and was once the site of no fewer than 5 Coal Mines which were the source of coal used by the Butterley company to produce Iron at their furnaces at their main works at Ripley 5 miles away.

In the centre of this area is a steep incline with a deep valley which was an incline railway driven by a stationary steam engine now occupied by the Somerfield / Coop supermarket, Village Chemist and Doctor Surgery a few hundred yards to the North West.
The Steam driven Stationary Engine was used to haul empty coal wagons from the lower regions of the Village to the top of these Hills where the Pit Heads were situated.

Several publications by the Selston Branch of the Workers' Educational Association are available which cover the History of our village. Most are available from Libraries. If you are interested in the Selston area Local History please email via GC

The area as you approach the cache is very steep with heavy grass, Bramble and Gorse coverage and can be Muddy at any time of the year. There is no footpath access at this point. Stout footwear is a must.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Guerr fgebxrf jvyy uheg gur obggbz

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)