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Village Hall Series #809 - Coggeshall Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/1/2020
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not at the coordinates listed above. You will need to solve the puzzle below to discover the final location.  

This cache is part of a series of caches which are placed at or near village halls and community centres. For details and statistics visit the Village Hall Series website Click here

 
The Village Hall is situated in the heart of Coggeshall, adjacent to the main car park.  It is not the most eye catching or oldest buildings in the town but is probably one of the most practical!
 
History
 
In 1927, a 19th-century brewery was converted into the village hall and served as a meeting place for the people of Coggeshall up until World War Two when it was requisitioned as a canteen for servicemen who were billeted in and around the village. After the war Essex County Council became the owners and ran it up until mid-2003 when they decided that it was surplus to requirements. The Parish Council purchased the hall from the County Council and then undertook the work of bringing the hall up to modern standards and meeting current legislation.

 

 

To find the Northings click here

 

For the Eastings

On the right-hand side of the entrance (facing the doors) is a blue round information plaque.  Underneath the shield on this plaque there are four words.  Use these to work out the East coordinates. 

A = Number of letters in the first word

B = Number of letters in the second word

C = Number of letters in the third word

D = Number of letters in the fourth word

E000 40.(A+2)(B-1)(C+1)

The cache can be found a short walk away. You are looking for a camouflaged tube. Please bring your own pen as there is not room for one in the container .


 

If you would like to expand the series and place a cache of your own
please request a number using the contact form on the website
or email GeoJaxx at villagehallseries@gmail.com
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See the bookmark list for all the caches in the series.
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Facebook group: Village Hall Series – Geocaching
Instagram: @villagehallseries

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs zrgny fgehpgher. Oneevre! YUF

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)