When setting caches, I most like the ones with symmetry, where
the solution once resolved rings out clear as a
bell. Conversely, when trying to solve puzzles, most of
my errors have been where I wildly over complicate the
solution.
In caching, as in mathematics, the sciences, and the natural
world around us, once you strip away the unnecessary, the simplest
solution often turns out to be the best one.
This was an idea propounded by a local Surrey man many years ago
and which is still referred to today. What was his name
(English version), where in Surrey was he born, and when?
H = The number of letters in his (first) name.
E = The number of letter in (the current spelling of) the village
name.
UCT5 = The year of his birth.
--- N51 XX.THE ---
--- W00 XX.CUT ---
The small cachebox is near the village church. It has had to be
relocated slightly and is now found 0.015 minutes north and 0.003
minutes east of the puzzle solution. Check the location below:
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Other information of no particular relevance in solving the
puzzle:
In the village church there is a stained-glass window
dedicated to this person. Under the window is a statue
and further written details. The church is locked
except most Sunday mornings when it is possible to access before or
after the 10:30a.m. morning service. Near the window and
statue there are also some booklets, postcards and a very tasteful
mug (I have one at home), all relating to this person, which can be
taken in return for a generous deposit into church
funds. Underneath these are two large red bound copies
of his works - if you want to sit and read it, then it is worth
warning that it is not in English.
The dates of birth (and death) differ between
sources. I have taken the date from the stained-glass
window - if it's good enough for the church, then it's good enough
for me.
I did worry about adding this to the other "X" -
Marks The Spot caches in the series. This person
essentially is only an inventor of ideas and adding the "X marks
the spot" pre-fix would be seen by him as an unrequired additional
level of complication. Will he ever forgive me?
Would you? Brambler (x)
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