Church Micro 9146...Benwick Traditional Geocache
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Church Micro 9146...Benwick
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A Church Micro Cache on the site of the former St Mary's Benwick, which has been demolished. There is talk of building a new church for the village one day. That would be an exciting prospect.
You are looking for a cable tied camouflagued tube round the back of a tree in a lovely scenic location close to water. Watch out for muggle fishermen and people in barges. Please take care with your children as the hide is close to deep water. The Church of St. Mary was the first consecrated church in Benwick and was built in time for Benwick becoming its own Parish. The foundation stone was laid in 1850 and the church was completed in 1854. It was built in Norfolk Carr stone, with Caen stone facings, making it a unique looking church. It cost £2,500 to build and seated 400. The tower contained two bells, and a clock was added in 1871 by the Parish Council. The Church began to tilt at some point, and in 1966 the tower was removed. The clock was then moved on loan to March Museum. Over time, more of the church became condemned, and the last service was held in 1980. In 1985 the Church was demolished. *********************************** For future CM requests please visit churchmicro.co.uk ********************************** If you would like to add to the Church Micro series yourself then please look here http://churchmicro.co.uk/ There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page that can be found at http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html
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