Musbury Church dates from the 13th century. The first known Rector was instituted in 1204. Many reconstructions have taken place over the years, with extensive changes in the 19th century. A fine organ, supplied by Bevington in 1870, was restored in 1990. The regularly rung peal of six bells dates from 1785.
The most striking feature of the interior is the Drake Monument, built in 1611 and extended in 1646. The figures represent members of the Drake family who lived in Ashe House, Musbury. They are depicted in a very rare arrangement of three kneeing couples. The last couple includes Elizabeth, the grand daughter of St John and Lady Drake; she was the Mother of the first Duke of Marlborough, born Ashe, in 1650.
The Drakes lived in Musbury until 1793 when Ashe House was sold out of the family. The family, however, moved back into the village in 1947. Many visitors from all over the world come to visit the Church, either to see the famous Drake monument or to come back to their roots or visit graves in the well-kept churchyard.
In order to find the cache, the following information needs to be obtained from the listed waypoints:-
Stage 1.
In what year was NORAH MAY TURNER born (ABCD) and when did she die? (EFGH)
Stage 2.
In what year was DORIS MARTHA LITTLEY born (19IJ) and when did she die? (19KL)
The cache is located at:-
N50° (C+D)(E+I).LBJ'
W003° GA.(B-E)D(K-H)'
The cache is not hidden within the church grounds, but is nearby. There is only room for the log, so please bring your own pen.
There is a small car park adjacent to the church.
Congratulations to turnstones for FTF
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