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Royston Cave
Apr 23, 20234 min read
The Legend of St George
On the south side of Royston Cave stands a large, military figure thought to be Saint George. Learn about the legend of the warrior saint.
Royston Cave
Mar 18, 20237 min read
Jacques de Molay
Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Templars, was burnt to death at the stake in 1314 and may be depicted in Royston Cave.
Royston Cave
Dec 22, 202272 min read
Parkin, C. (1744). An Answer To, Or Remarks upon Dr. Stukeley’s, Origines Roystonianæ.
A transcript of Charles Parkin's 1744 publication, 'An Answer To, Or Remarks upon Dr. Stukeley's, Origines Roystonianæ'.
Royston Cave
Nov 17, 20227 min read
The Secret Society of the Freemasons
Claimed to be the oldest secret society in the world, the uncertain beginnings of Freemasonry have led to speculation about its origin.
Royston Cave
Oct 13, 20228 min read
The Rise and Fall of the Templars
The Knights Templar, sometimes referred to as warrior monks, were a pan-European organisation created to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem.
Royston Cave
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Sylvia Beamon
Sylvia Beamon studied Royston Cave for over 5 decades, concluding that it was used by the Knights Templar as a private place of prayer.
Royston Cave
Sep 26, 20224 min read
Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath has been used by people since the Neolithic period and contains 6 rare species of plants and 32 rare invertebrates.
Royston Cave
Aug 11, 20224 min read
A Letter from George North. 1742.
The very first reference to Royston Cave. A letter written by Rev. George North to the Society of Antiquaries, describing its discovery.
Royston Cave
Aug 4, 20225 min read
The Discovery of Royston Cave
Royston Cave was discovered by accident in 1742 by workmen erecting a bench in the market house above.