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Royston Cave
Jul 31, 20224 min read
The Wayside Hermitage
Because of its location, some believe that Royston Cave was a wayside hermitage, used to guide travellers passing through the crossroad.
Royston Cave
Jul 25, 20224 min read
St Christopher
Discover the legend of St Christopher and learn about the meaning behind his carving and its prominence within Royston Cave.
Royston Cave
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Pagan Fertility Symbols
On the western side of Royston Cave are the carvings of a horse and a Sheela-na-gig, thought to be pagan fertility symbols.
Royston Cave
Jun 26, 20225 min read
The Mary and Michael Ley Lines
Royston Cave is one of a few sites that both the Michael and Mary lines are thought to cross over. But what are Ley Lines?
Royston Cave
Apr 30, 202210 min read
Royston Priory
By 1184, a priory had been established at Royston. Learn about the life of its monks and their role within the community.
Royston Cave
Apr 22, 20226 min read
The Geology of Royston Cave
A geological study of Royston Cave, in collaboration with specialists from Hertfordshire Geological Society.
Royston Cave
Mar 31, 202247 min read
Stukeley, W. (1743). Palaeographia Britannica: or, Discourses on Antiquities in Britain. Number I.
A transcript of William Stukeley's 1743 publication, 'Palaeographia Britannica: or, Discourses on Antiquities in Britain. Number I.
Royston Cave
Mar 24, 20229 min read
James I's Royal Palace, Royston
James I visited Royston frequently to hunt in its countryside. His unusual palace in the town became one of his most favoured residences.
Royston Cave
Feb 15, 202252 min read
Beldam, J. The Origin and Use of The Royston Cave. Third Edition. Royston: Warren Bros.
A transcript of Joseph Beldam's 1852 publication, 'The Origin and Use of The Royston Cave', including his original drawings of the carvings.