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Royston Cave
- 5 days ago
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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 14
- 2 min
Win an Exclusive Cave Experience!
Design your very own carving for the chance to win an exclusive Royston Cave giveaway!
Royston Cave
- Jul 1
- 5 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 10 min
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
- 6 min
The Geology of Royston Cave
A geological study of Royston Cave, in collaboration with specialists from Hertfordshire Geological Society.
Royston Cave
- Mar 31
- 47 min
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.