Ye Ole Survey Monuments, commonly known as YOSM (GC45CC), made its mark in geocaching history when it was placed on 25 March 2002 by outforthehunt. This traveling virtual geocache added a unique dimension to the geocaching experience, leading seekers to specific survey monuments, pillars, surface blocks, rivets, or bolts scattered across the country.
The cache, as it journeyed through various locations, allowed multiple logs since each spot was a distinctive destination. However, this practice came to an end in 2017 when Groundspeak decided to archive the cache due to changes in guidelines. Despite its archival, YOSM had already etched its place in geocaching history with an impressive tally of 25,076 finds contributed by 3,528 different cachers.
Today = 18th April 2024 =
The Ye Ole Survey Monuments geocaching series is making a comeback! It is strongly believed it's time to breathe new life into this series and embark on a fresh and exciting adventure.
I am delighted to share that we have the full backing and support of the original YSM Series Owner, OutForTheHunt as well as Orlando's Rat. With their blessing, we are enthusiastic about building upon the legacy of this beloved geocaching series.
The new series will focus on physical caches, akin to the cherished Church Micro, Village Signs, and SideTracked series adding an extra layer of exploration and discovery. You are invited to join this exciting journey to uncover the rich history of survey monuments through geocaching.
It is planned at the moment that the new series will go live on 18 April 2024, a date steeped in historical significance. On this day, a remarkable event unfolded as a group of surveyors converged around a distinctive white concrete pillar in a field located in Cold Ashby, a picturesque village nestled in Northamptonshire, England. Their mission marked the commencement of the retriangulation of Great Britain, a pivotal moment in the geographical and cartographic history of the region.
This event is close to the Highweek Reservoir trig point and is intended to be a short event to celebrate the rebirth of the YOSM series with physical caches rather than the GC45CC roving virtual caches. There will be the release of a YOSM #0977 traditional cache at approximately the same time as this event. This trig point was not amongst those used by OutForTheHunt's virtual caches, and therefore the number #0977 has been issued to continue the original numbering.
FINALLY l have set the time for the event for 5.30-6.00 but l am willing to extend or change these times within reason should these prevent anyone attending - please mention this in your Write Note or Will Attend logs.