St John the Baptist Church, Shedfield
The church was consecrated on 20th March 1880 and is a Grade II listed building, built with coursed stonework externally and detailed brickwork internally. The church design is in a Gothic style with a nave, north and south aisles and a decorative and ornate chancel. Coloured bricks are used abundantly and the dressed Bath stone gives a warm and pleasing effect.
A tower at the west end has a clock, flag mast and a set of eight bells. It has a seating capacity of 350 and has on certain occasions accommodated up to 500 people.
The Study Centre was built in 2003, behind the main church building, and is in almost daily use for church-related and other approved activities.
The foundation stone of St John the Baptist Church can still be seen today under the east window along with several coins of the day which rest nearby.
The cache
At the published coordinates you will see a sundial
How many numbers (hours) are depicted on the clock = AB
What time does the clock show now? Is it correct?
You don't need the time to solve the cache but I thought it may be interesting especially for children
Look for Edward William Fisher's bench
Date of birth CD-EF-1928
At the East side of the church you will find the foundation stone
The stone was laid May GH JKLM
The cache will be found at N 50 M (F-H).EAM W00 (K-L) JG.CBD
The path to the cache can be found at the rear of the churchyard - follow the footpath sign on the fence surrounding the old tower the path continues beyond the old cars and vans but is difficult to see. This interesting building is remaining from the original Shedfield church, while here make sure you take the opportunity to gather the information for GC6C22V The Old Tower before you leave the grounds.
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