To find this cache you will need to take a look at some of the sights in and around Selby Abbey. The co-ordinates for the final cache location can be calculated after gathering the information below. The final location is not inside the Abbey grounds.
The Abbey is free to enter and is usually open for visitors daily between 10am and 4pm. Please note visiting hours may change as events and services are held at the Abbey. More details about opening times and service times can be found on Selby Abbey's website. When visiting Selby Abbey, please be mindful that you are in a place of worship and be respectful of others.
At the listed co-ordinates, look for a plaque in loving memory of Cyril Coultish MBE. The number of letters in the second word on the last line of this plaque is F. If the plaque is not visible F is also the number of spikes on the middle row of one of the entrance gates to the Abbey +1.
Now head towards the west entrance to Selby Abbey. The Abbey was founded in 1069 and was the first monastery in the North of England after the Norman Conquest. It was granted its founding charter by William the Conqueror and is reputed to be the birthplace of King Henry I of England.
Take a look at the glass doors as you enter the Abbey. E is the number of birds on one shield.
Make your way down the south aisle inside the Abbey. Keep an eye on the wall for a memorial to John Dobson. The last digit of the year that he died gives you A.
Continue into the south transept, which was destroyed when the central tower collapsed in 1690. The tower was rebuilt, but the transept laid in ruins until major restoration work following the fire of 1906.
In the south transept you will be able to find which year William de Aslaghby became Abbot. The last digit of this year is G.
Make your way down to the east window, which is thought to be the second finest window in England (the first being the west window of York Minster). Selby Abbey's east window is also known as the Jesse Window as it depicts the Tree of Jesse, a popular subject in 1340 when it was constructed.
Counting up from the bottom of the main window, the below appears in row D. From left to right, this row features Zephania, Haggai, King Azariah,King Zorobabel, King Abiud, St. Philip and St. Matthew.
Moving into the north aisle, as you head west look out for The Serpent. Adding together the last two digits of the year in which Mr Robinson played the instrument at the Great Music Festival gives you C.
Looking up and across the Quire from near where The Serpent is located you should be able to spot the 14th century Washington Window, depicting an early version of the American national flag. It is thought that this window commemorates John Wessington, the most distinguished ancestor of George Washington and Prior of Durham from 1416 to 1446.
A little way further along the north aisle you will see the Leper squint on your right. Lepers were able to peer through the narrow hole into the Abbey during medieval times. This was the only way those suffering from leprosy were able to view the high alter as they were unable to enter the Abbey for fear of spreading the disease.
Next to the Leper squint you will see two large plaques on the wall in honour of the Selby men who lost their lives during WWI. Take a close look at the second of these two plaques. B is the number of letter B's in the first line of text.
Continue along the north aisle passing by the north transept. As you approach the west end of this aisle you should be able to see the impressive 10ft medieval wooden font cover hanging from the ceiling.
At the end of the north aisle, there is a stained glass window above the memorial to Bacon Morritt. Add the first digit of the first year to the last digit of the second year to give you H.
Once you have gathered all of the numbers required, you can find the final cache a short walk away at:
N53 4A.BCD W001 0E.FGH
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