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Something in Common - A Field Puzzle Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 4/14/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a straightforward field puzzle set in Mansfield's North Common. Please take a few moments to walk around and enjoy the area as you gather clues for the final coordinates.


The cache may be found at N42 AB.CDE, W71 FG. HJK, with the numbers found as follows:

AB: How many evergreens are on the common?

C: On the mural on Chauncy St., how many letters are in the large word painted on the wall?

D: Again on the mural, how many barrels are being rolled in the section near the painting of the train?

E: At the memorial boulder, how many columns of names are on the plaque?

FG: At the gazebo, add one to the number of vertical beams supporting the roof.

H: On top of the station house, how many clocks are there?

J: Again at the station house, find the green parking information signs. Add the first and third digits of the parking zone number. NOTE: the sign appears to have been changed. J=5

K: Near the boulder you'll find a green and white sign. Add the first two digits you see on that sign.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle, no hint] [Hide] orybj gur jnvfg

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)