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Church Micro 11182...Saxtead Traditional Geocache

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frenchboy: Another cache which has migrated too many times in recent years. This one had a soggy log because someone a few months ago hadn't tightened its waterproof screw top.

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Hidden : 10/27/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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You are looking for a screw top Micro.




All Saints Church lost its tower on the 8th July 1805, one of several in the county that collapsed before the Victorians had a chance to restore them. The surviving little structure with its odd western face is constrained within and hidden by a tight churchyard full of mature trees. You could easily drive past without noticing it. The porch is a typical 15th century Suffolk job, all flushwork and niches. The church it stands against is much older, and we still see it largely in its 13th and 14th century form.

All inside is neat and clean, a typical small Suffolk parish church. Apart from the 17th century holy table and communion rails, the furnishings are all 19th century and later. But the benches retain some medieval ends; these are very vandalised, but retain traces of some carved figures. A curious square window beside the lower door to the rood loft stair was probably created when the stairway was removed. One of the most interesting features of the church is the set of stocks and whipping post in the porch.

The above text contains excerpts from Simon Knott's excellent website www.suffolkchurches.co.uk , with grateful thanks.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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