Church Micro 2768…Wolborough Traditional Geocache
Wenglish: Yet again, some half wit has removed the cache, with the sole purpose, I believe, of spoiling the fun for others.
Church Micro 2768…Wolborough
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This cache is part of the Church Micro series Parking is advised at the front of the church
St Mary the Virgin Wolborough, Newton Abbot Enjoy the views as you walk through. Look out for a very interesting cross on one of the gravestones, next to a path. As well as finding the cache, you could leave the graveyard via a gate by heading due North when you are half way between the cache and the church. This exit will place you at the top of a hill with stunning views. There is a park bench within 100 yards where you can sit and enjoy a picnic overlooking this wonderful view. A Short History A Church has stood on the site of St Mary the Virgin Wolborough for about 1,000 years; mention is made of a church building in the Domesday Book in 1080.The church originally served the village of Uleborough situated somewhere southwest of the church but the village has long since disappeared. The parish of Wolborough now consists of southern and western Newton Abbot which was formed as a market town by Royal Charter in 1269. The Church is a grade 1 listed building in a perpendicular style with tall pillars having differently carved capitals, a barrel roof was added in the early 20th century. The churchyard which extends to some 4 acres is now full and was closed for burials in 1984. The present Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wolborough dates from the 14th century with additional work in the 15th & 16th centuries. The font is Norman with cable and chevron carving and is thought to have come from an earlier church on this site. There is also an interesting late 15th century lectern, one of about fifty known to exist in this country, which is said to have been hidden in Bradley Woods during the Civil War. The tower houses a fine peal of eight bells cast by Taylors of Loughborough in 1925. There is also a medieval bell dating from the early 14th century cast by John Bird of London (one of the original ring of five) now floor mounted near the rood screen in church. “If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication. There is also a Church Micro Stats page found via the Bookmark list”
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