The Cache
At the given co-ordinates you will find a wooden entrance archway with an inscription at high level that can be read from the footpath.
Using the inscription:
A = Number of words in top line of the text
B = Month They died
CD = Day they died
EFGH = Year they died
The cache can be found a short walk away (approx. 500m) at:
N51 C E . H (B-D) B
W 000 C B . (H-D-C) (A+E) (G-F)
Please note-
- THERE IS NO NEED TO ENTER THE CHURCH PROPERTY TO EITHER RETRIEVE THE MISSING INFORMATION OR TO FIND THE CACHE.
- Parking is available but please take note of local restrictions.
- Parking is available at GZ for those that don’t wish to walk. There is no need to use adjacent business’ car parks.
- The cache has a log book but no pen so please bring your own.
The Church
St. Peter’s Church is rich in history and if you wish to discover more than is provided then their own website provides a wealth of further knowledge.
St Peter’s Church finished construction in 1887 and was dedicated to Saint Peter in May of that year. The Church Foundation Stone was laid by H.R.H. The Duchess of Albany in 1886 and can be seen in the pillar behind the pulpit. Designed by Mr. John L. Pearson, R.A., the Church is of traditional cruciform plan and of the Early English style. Mr. Pearson was perhaps better known for his Cathedral at Truro. He was also responsible for St. James', Weybridge, and All Saints, Hove.
The constructional materials are of Bath and Bargate stone for the exterior and the interior is of yellow brick from Claygate, of which about 400,000 were used, the pillars and arches being of Corsham Down Stone and Bath Free Stone.
The pillars vary alternately either side of the Nave, i.e., octagonal one side with circular the other. The wagon roof is of Pitch Pine and the Pews and Choir Stalls of Burmese Teak. The floor of the seating area is of wood blocks, the aisles and crossings being of Red Staffordshire Tiles.
The main entrance is at the North West corner through an archway below the tower which carries a steeple up to a height of ninety-two feet, surmounted by a copper weather-vane in the form of a cockerel. The steeple is constructed of large pine timbers and was covered with oak shingles, these were replaced by Messrs. W. H. Colt Ltd., of Surbiton, in 1966 with new shingles of Canadian Cedarwood.
The upper tower contains a peal of eight bells above a ringing chamber, a gift of Mr F.L. Vaux, dedicated by the Bishop of Guildford on St. Peter’s Day 1901.
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