The Treasure Hunts
The Towers of Eden

The Quest for the Ladies’ Brooches

There are twelve chapter prizes in the Towers of Eden Treasure Hunt.

A Gold Sapphire and Ruby Spectral Lady’s Brooch will be awarded to the finders of each of twelve brooch tokens who can show that they located the tokens by solving the chapter puzzle and riddles and who can then find the correct time and place to exchange the token and relevant slip extracted from the book for the prize.

The Chapter Hunt is in two parts.

Each chapter in the book contains clues as to the approximate location of one token. Tokens are hidden, not buried, at twelve sites in Northwest of England and cannot be found by metal detectors. Please do not dig as tokens are not buried but hidden.

Once you have found the token you must search the book to find the time and place to exchange the token for the prize brooch.

Tokens are marked to identify them and may be found by careful search around the locations revealed by the chapter clues. Tokens are non-metallic and cannot be found by metal detectors. Please do not dig as tokens are not buried but hidden. Also please do not cause any damage in your search.

All of the tokens may be reached by public roads or paths or are at places to which the public have access. None of them are on English Heritage or National Trust property or in a dangerous location. Please obey the Countryside Code when engaged in your search. Do not endanger or damage yourselves or others or any place you visit during your search.

You will probably need a good map in order to find the tokens. Ordnance Survey maps are recommended.

The book also contains clues as to the place and time at which the token can be exchanged for the prize brooch in its casket. If you have found the token you must bring the entire token with you for verification to the place of exchange on the day and at the time specified in the Book.

The Huntmaster or his representative will attend at the place indicated by the relevant chapter clues on the day and at the hour indicated by the clues in the Book. If the correct Chapter Prize token is presented to him he will ask questions to verify it has been found using the clues in the Book and will ask for a completed chapter prize ticket for the relevant chapter cut from the Book. If he receives the correct answers to his questions he will deliver the Prize Brooch.

If the token is not offered to the hunt master within one hour of the time fixed in the book then the Huntmaster or his representative may leave the location of exchange without exchanging the token for the brooch and will return to the same place the next time the date and the hour match those set out in the clues in the book. The Huntmaster shall not be obliged to return to the location of exchange more than five times.

Although prizes may be discovered during the course of the hunt no answers to any of the puzzles nor details of prizes claimed will be given until after the main Hoard of Eden prize has been awarded and the Faces of the Past winners announced following the Closing Date or any extension of it.

Finders of tokens are prohibited from publicising or disclosing their discovery to third parties until the Closing Day. Finders of tokens who breach this rule may be prevented from collecting their Brooch prize, and the Huntmaster reserves the right not to appear at the location given for exchange if the discovery of any token or identity of any claimant is revealed in breach of this rule.

No one person or person in concert with them (as defined in the rules below) may claim more than one chapter prize.

The full rules of the Towers of Eden Treasure Hunt, which can be found in the book and on the website below, apply to the Chapter Prizes The Faces of the Past and the Hoard of Eden competitions.

In all cases and at all times where a decision has to be made or discretion exercised the Huntmaster’s judgement will be final and conclusive. For further information - including photographs of the prizes – see the photo gallery below.

The Hoard of Eden

The Hoard of Eden is a treasure hoard which is the main armchair prize of The Towers of Eden. You do not have to travel to win this prize. The Hoard is contained in an 18th Century display chest which contains the following:

1. The Bronze Age Collection: A set of genuine Bronze Age jewellery dating back over 2000 years, including bracelets and a regilded and silvered torc and Moon Goddess pendant, to remind us of the Bronze Age and the spectral ladies of Eden.
2. The Viking Collection: A set of genuine 9th-12th century Viking jewellery consisting of a pair of regilded bronze bracelets together with a spectacular regilded bronze viking brooch and a gilded torc and raven pendant to remind us of the Viking age.
3. The Medieval Collection: Two 14th-15th Century regilded medieval Quatrefoil Annular Brooches to remind us of the Age of Chivalry.
4. The Coin Hoard: Two small pouches, one containing a small hoard of silver medieval English coins and one containing a small hoard of silver Tudor and Stuart coins to make this a genuine treasure hoard and give a connection to the events in the book.
5. The Spectral Lady’s Brooch: An 18ct Gold and Jewelled spectral ladies Brooch cast in London.
6. The Modern Hoard of Cash: Hand made leather moneybags each stamped with the Towers of Eden Brooch and containing Elizabeth II and Charles III £1 and £2 coins (totalling £5,000) in cash.

For images see the gallery below. All antiquities are certified.

The Hoard of Eden will be awarded to the first person whose completed genuine entry form taken from the book, containing the correct answer to all of the questions in the form and all of the riddles in the book is received by the Huntmaster at the address set out in the entry form and website.

To enter it is not necessary to physically visit any location. Entrants must complete the entry form set out in the book by filling in their name and address and answering each of the questions set out and send it to the correct address.

Entries will only be accepted on physical official printed entry forms found in the book which entry forms follow these rules below. Copies, digital forms or other forms of communication not coming from the book will not be accepted.

Entry forms should be marked “Hoard of Eden” and posted and addressed to The Huntmaster, The Towers of Eden Treasure Hunt, Towers of Eden, P.O.Box 892 Bury St Edmunds IP33 9RP United Kingdom.

Entries may be submitted at any time, but entries will not be opened until on or after 1st January 2028 (the “Closing Date”). Entries received prior to that date will be retained and marked by the date and time of receipt and the date of any postmark.

Entries will not be accepted after 25th December 2027 unless no correct entry has been received by the Closing Date and the Hunt is extended (see Rules of the Hunt). Entries will be opened on or after the Closing Date in order they are received and/or postmarked. In the very unlikely event that two correct entries are received on the same day then the Huntmaster may use the answer to the tie breaker question to determine the winner.

The Winner of The Hoard of Eden will be notified by email after the Closing Date and subsequently announced on “The Towers of Eden” website at towersofeden.com.

The Rules set out below apply.

The Faces of the Past

In each of the illustrations in the book are hidden faces from the past. Faces (and skulls) are recognisable by shape and features and may be hidden throughout each main illustration.

The number of hidden faces may differ in each illustration, and faces are also hidden in the artwork of the front and back cover of the Book. A trophy consisting of a gilded decorative skull will be given to the person who finds the most faces in each of the Chapter illustrations.

There will be 12 Faces of the Past Chapter Trophies. The entrant who finds the most faces in the entire book (including the covers) will receive a different and larger gilded decorative skull trophy to the stand of which will be attached a gold plated and jewelled keepers brooch. There will also be one Faces of the Past Book Trophy.

Faces must include recognisable features and shape to be accepted and the Huntmaster's decision is final.

Competitors should send an A2 or A3 photocopy of the illustration in respect of which they wish to enter with each of the faces they are claiming clearly marked. They should also send a proof of purchase of a book by cutting out and attaching the Faces of the Past Token below to their entry.

These copies, marked with the contact email and address of the entrant, should be sent to the Huntmaster at the Towers of Eden by post to the addresses set out below and in the contact section.

Digital copies can be sent by email once a physical copy has been sent by post, but in case of conflict the physical copy shall take precedence.

PerfectKnight Limited shall have the right to use all entries as it sees fit and the entrant confirms the agreement to all such use as a condition of entry.

This competition will be open until the 1st January 2028 (the “Closing Date”) unless extended. After the Closing Date the Huntmaster and any other judges he appoints will review all entries to see who has correctly identified the most faces in each illustration, and the person who has identified the most faces throughout the book (including the covers).

If any entrant is found to have used computer technology or any other technology to enter this competition or identify faces in the illustrations they will be immediately disqualified. Only those using human eyes and minds are allowed to enter.

For a picture gallery of the impressive gilded skulls which make up the Trophies for The Faces of the Past competition see below and visit “The Towers of Eden” website at towersofeden.com.

Tie Breaker Question: In the event that there is no clear winner, or that there are more than one entry which identify the maximum number of faces, the Huntmaster may call for a decider contest between potential winners or may decide the winner based on the answer to the following tie breaker question:

The Rules of the Treasure Hunts

These Rules shall apply to all entrants to the Faces of the Past competition, the Quest for the Keepers Brooches competition (Chapter Prizes), the Hoard of Eden competition and any other competitions derived from the Towers of Eden book (the “Treasure Hunts”).

All entrants to Treasure Hunts are deemed to have accepted and be bound by these rules and the terms and conditions of entry set out in the book and website. These may be amended from time to time if circumstances dictate or the Huntmaster considers that the rules are unclear.

The decision of PerfectKnight Ltd (PerfectKnight) shall be final in respect of all matters relating to this treasure hunt and no correspondence will be entered into. PerfectKnight may appoint a Huntmaster (“Huntmaster”) to run the hunt and make decisions on its behalf. Only one prize may be won by any claimant or person acting in concert with them. For these purposes whether persons are acting in concert shall be conclusively determined by PerfectKnight (or the Huntmaster on its behalf).

Employees of PerfectKnight Ltd and persons connected with the production, sponsorship and promotion of the Towers of Eden and their agents, families or households are not eligible to enter the Treasure Hunts. Interpretation of these rules shall be at the complete discretion of PerfectKnight who may disqualify any persons in breach of these conditions or who they consider have used improper means to win.

If any entrant is found to have used computer technology or any other technology to enter this competition or obtain the answers or solution to any of the Treasure Hunts they will be immediately disqualified. Only those using human eyes and minds are allowed to enter. Prizes will only be won by claimants who can satisfy PerfectKnight that they have solved the relevant puzzle and found the solution in the way the Treasure Hunt was designed.

The prizes may be claimed as described above. The names of the winners will be published following the Closing Date unless prizes remain unclaimed in which case PerfectKnight or the Huntmaster may extend the Closing Date by a further 12 months.

PerfectKnight may announce the finding of chapter prizes following successful delivery of the gold brooch prize for that chapter. The correct solutions will be placed in a secure independent depository and published at a date determined by PerfectKnight following the Closing Date.

Copyright and all intellectual property in the book and all material, art and pictures relating to The Towers of Eden book, treasure hunt, website and social media sites belong to PerfectKnight. Reproduction by any means of any part thereof without express permission is an infringement and is prohibited.

Neither PerfectKnight, nor the Huntmaster accepts any responsibility for any injury or loss or damage nor any damage or theft howsoever and to whomsoever caused. Entrants are specifically directed to comply with the law and Countryside Code.

All entries received will become the property of PerfectKnight and will not be returned. PerfectKnight is not responsible for letters or communications not received, delayed, damaged or not correctly delivered, or insufficiently stamped or wrongly addressed.

Entrants under 18 should seek parental consent. Prizes can only be won by those under 18 years of age if the relevant entry form is clearly endorsed by a person over 21 with full parental authority full details of whom are given. No entries will be accepted from children under 14 regardless of parental authority.

By accepting any prize, winners grant to PerfectKnight and such persons as they may nominate the right to use the winner’s name and likeness for the purposes of advertising and promotion or such other purposes as they may determine without further permission or compensation. PerfectKnight may also use addresses provided to form a promotional database.

The treasure hunt and entry into it is governed by the laws of England and is void in the US States of FL, MD, VT, and ND and wherever else it is prohibited by law or regulation.

Further information about prizes including photographs displayed on the website www.towersofeden.com from time to time.

Originals of the prizes may be exhibited at locations identified by PerfectKnight or the Huntmaster.

Treasure Hunt Tips DO’S AND DON’TS

Generally

1. The Treasure Hunts and Competitions in the Towers of Eden are designed to test human skills and provide fun and entertainment for people across a broad age range. They are not intended to be a test of computer skills or latest ai technologies so DON’T use ai or computed generated answers to enter any of the competitions. Entries or answers which appear to be AI or computer generated will be subject to verification and may be disqualified.
2. The Closing Date for all competitions is 1st January 2028 after which all results will be announced, or if correct entries have not been received, the date may be extended. Please DON’T ask us for solutions or information relating to the treasure hunts before this date, although we may make further announcements on our website, and may announce the finding of keepers brooches following the successful delivery of a chapter prize to the winner.
3. DO please check our website for updates and further information which may also include upgrades on some of the prizes.
4. DO have a great deal of fun with all aspects of the Treasure Hunts and the Book and try to find how many different elements the book contains, which will help you in your search.

For the Quest for the Ladies Brooches

1. If you are going to look for the hidden tokens DO make sure you prepare well. Make sure you have arranged somewhere to stay if you are visiting Eden and make sure you check for all the local conditions as some of the more remote parts of Eden can be closed or difficult during the wetter and colder months.
2. DO always make sure you have appropriate shoes and clothing, as well as water and communications. Sometimes mobile phone signals can be patchy in the hills of Eden so best to ensure that you have a travelling companion.
3. DO use proper guides and maps and stick to public footpaths. Ordnance survey maps are recommended – we recommend the physical maps but if you find those too old fashioned you can now access them on the Ordnance Surveys app or website.
4. DO follow and comply with the Countryside Code – you can use your search as a good opportunity to learn or remind yourself about the Countryside Code and even to teach any of your companions who are not familiar with it.
5. DON’T damage, litter or cause any mess anywhere you may go.
6. Remember you are not looking for the gold brooches or anything which would react to a metal detector so DON’T use a metal detector in your search. You will know when you have found one of the tokens because it is marked with the Towers of Eden logo and the Chapter number to which it relates.
7. If you are lucky enough to find a token in your search DON’T announce your find as this may disqualify you. DO register your find with the Huntmaster at the Towers of Eden website (huntmaster@towersofeden.com) and confirm to him where and how you found the token, and the answer to the riddles in the relevant chapter. You will have to satisfy the Huntmaster that you have solved all the relevant chapter riddles and found the token using the clues in the book and without using any ai or computer-generated help. You will then have to turn up at the right place at the right time in order to exchange your token for the Ladies brooch and Casket.
8. Different caskets may be used for each chapter prize. This is because, whilst each of the Brooches are the same, the caskets are all original antiques specially acquired and refurbished for the Towers of Eden, so each is unique even if patterns are similar.

For The Hoard of Eden

1. DO answer all of the questions on the form clearly, as you must get all of the questions right to win the Prize. We advise you to keep a copy of any form you submit for your own records and for verification if you win.
2. DO make sure you include your name and a contact address at the beginning of the the form (where it says “I”, put your name (one per entry form), and where it says “of” insert your contact address. You can put your email in the place indicated on the form and also a contact phone number if you are happy for us to contact you by phone.
3. If you complete an entry form but subsequently change your mind about the answers DO submit another form. You can submit as many entry forms as you like, subject to them all being on official forms, so that if you feel your first entry was incorrect you can try again. The Huntmaster will accept the first correct answer.
4. DO remember to answer the tie breaker as we may use it to select a winner if there are no correct entries by the Closing Date.

For the Faces of the Past

1. DO make sure that all of the entries you send in are A2 or A3 size and that each of the faces you are claiming to identify are clearly marked.
2. DO make sure that your name and contact details, including your email address, are clearly marked on your entry. It's no good being a winner if we cannot contact you or don’t know who you are!
3. DO keep a copy of your entry and send a physical copy to the address provided, with a digital copy to the Huntmaster by email to facesofthepast@towersofeden.com.
4. DO make sure that every face or skull you identify is recognisable and contains facial features. We have the complete discretion whether to allow or disallow claims which we think are dubious and may refer these to a panel of experts for advice.
5. DO answer the tie breaker question in case there are multiple entries with the same number of faces identified.