Hartshead church commands views across the Yorkshire countryside and with connections to the Bronte family and Robin Hood, the historic church continues to inspire all who visit.
There are parts of the Church dating back to Norman times, with a wonderful porch arch and chancel arch showing all the best qualities of the Norman style. There are many other fascinating features of the church which has been restored over several generations.
Patrick Bronte was the vicar here at the beginning of the nineteenth century and his daughter Charlotte based her novel “Shirley” on the area. Hartshead Church appears as Nunelly in the book.
The actions of the Chartists and the Luddites are very much part of the local history. Luddites were allegedly buried in the churchyard after a violent engagement.
Robin Hood, who is said to have been buried in the nearby Kirklees Abbey, has connection with the church here. Legend says that the old yew tree in the churchyard is the tree from which he made his final arrow! Some have recently suggested that his burial place is actually within the church grounds!
The posted coordinates are for the church notice board where the final can be found by working out the following:
Final Coordinates:
N53 42.ABC W001 43.DEF
Where using the priest in charge's phone number:
0YXZA 8F3C2B
and finally
D= Y+Z
E= black number on the white background of the nearest electricity pole (by the gate) -X
The cache is a film cannister a short walk away
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