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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
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 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.
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
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 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
Jan 15, 20227 min read
Lady Roisia's Private Chapel
William Stukeley believed that Royston Cave was the private chapel of local noblewoman Lady Roisia. But who was she?