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Shaw's Bridge Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/6/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Picturesque and historic spot on the banks of the river Lagan.


There was a shallow ford at this point which had been a crossing point since early times. It is believed that a bridge has been there since 1617.  Cromwell came to this area during his time in Ireland and in 1655 Captain John Shaw from Cromwell’s army built an oak bridge. In 1698 it was replaced with a stone bridge again built by the army which was swept away. In 1709 the current bridge was built. Shaw’s Bridge is a very important structure as it carried what was then the main road to Dublin and to other parts of Ireland.

In 1976 the new concrete bridge was built. (Text taken from the Lagan Valley website)

A small tab lock box in a muggle heavy area. Please beware you can be seen from multiple angles so you will need to use your stealth. Please ensure cache is well hidden when replaced. While in the area there are many other caches to enjoy as well as the local ice cream van 🍦

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Lbh jvyy arrq gb ybt guvf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)