The Nave

Nave of the Abbey Church

The true heart of the Abbey, the brothers would worship mass here several times daily. Why not grab a pew and contemplate your toughest challenge so far?

Firstly, you’ll need the date ascribed to St. Nicholas Church, best write that one down!

Enter the date to reveal extra content

Now let’s get to the main event, here’s your final clue…

“A Brother was seen in the Bell Tower 2 masses earlier than Brother John”

 

Now you have all four clues you can take on this puzzle!

 

“Abbot Simon Jekyes, is careful to survey the Abbey regularly to ensure the brothers are working hard. Before each of 4 separate masses he visits a different place in the Abbey and encounters a different brother. Who did he meet, where and when? “

 

Use the clues to decipher where and when Brother John was seen. The where will lead you on, the when might be useful later…

Here’s a table to help you!

Location
Dormitory
Refectory
Chapter House
Bell Tower
Mass
Matins
Lauds
Vespers
Compline
Brothers
Richard
Thomas
William
John
Mass
Matins
Lauds
Vespers
Compline
  • 1. Brother Richard was seen in the _________
  • 2. At Lauds a Brother was seen in the _________
  • 3. Brother Thomas was seen either at Matins or _______
  • 4. A Brother was seen in the Bell Tower 2 masses earlier than Brother John
  • 1. Read the clues carefully.
  • 2. Mark the obvious facts on the grid.
  • 3. After this, you will need to read the clues again and use logic deduction.
  • 4. Click once on a square to set a positive and twice to set a negative.

Onward Directions

If you've completed the puzzle you'll need to travel to where brother John was seen. If you need a hint use the button below!