Nendrum.
Nendrum Monastic Site can be found on the western shore of Strangford Lough. It is one of the best surviving examples of a pre-Norman, medieval Irish monastery. Saint Machaoi, or Mo-Choi, an associate of St Patrick, founded the church in the 5th century, and a flourishing monastery was established in the 7th century. With no fresh water streams on the island the power of the tides were used to operate a mill wheel. This is currently the earliest known Tide Mill in the world.
Step back in time and enter the tranquil world of the monks, that was brought to an untimely end when the Vikings sailed up Strangfotd Lough (Strangr Fjöròr) towards the end of the first millennium.
Entry to the historical monastic site is free and parking is available at the posted coordinates.
The cache, which is not on any of the buildings or walls, can be found at
N54 AB.CDE W005 FG.HJK
Stage 1. - Information board in car park.
A = Thomas Raven’s map was c. 16?5
B = The major archaeological excavation started in the year 1?22
C = The sundial is divided into ? periods marking the times for prayer.
Stage 2. - Tidal Mills.
D = A reconstruction of the first tide mill dated AD: 1st digit – 2nd digit
Stage 3. - The Round Tower.
E = Original height of the tower in meters: 2nd digit – 1st digit
F = The year that Rev Reeves re-discovered Nendrum: 3rd digit-1st digit
Stage 4. - Plaque on arch.
G = The number of letters in the owner's surname.
Stage 5. - The Central Enclosure.
H = The time of Compline – night prayer before retiring.
J = The graves to the west of the church were excavated in 19?0s
Stage 6. - Autumn Movement.
K = The Peregrine Falcon can reach speeds of ?00mph
Check Sum: A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H + J + K = 57
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