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Jun 104 min read
John The Baptist
John The Baptist - was he the cave's dedication ?
Royston Cave
Jul 22, 20235 min read
The Knights Templar in Hertfordshire
The Knights Templar owned a lot of land and property here in Hertfordshire and they visited Royston regularly to sell at its market.
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
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
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
Nov 25, 20206 min read
St Catherine of Alexandria
Discover the legend of St Catherine and learn about the meaning behind her carving and prominence within Royston Cave.