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St Catherine
St Catherine, Persephone or Fortuna? We discuss who this carving could be representing.
Royston Cave
Oct 23, 20244 min read
John The Baptist
John The Baptist - was he the cave's dedication ?
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Jun 10, 20244 min read
The Cave in Colour ?
Were the carvings on the wall of Royston Cave ever painted?
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May 15, 20244 min read
King David of the Psalms
On the south-west side of Royston Cave is a carving of a figure wearing a crown. Many now believe this carving to depict King David.
Royston Cave
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Witchmarks
Protection symbols, or apotropaic marks, were drawn or scratched with the belief that these symbols had the power to avert evil influences.
Royston Cave
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Deneholes
Learn about deneholes and chalk mines and find out why some believe Royston Cave to originally have been a mine.
Royston Cave
Oct 5, 20233 min read
St Laurence and the Holy Grail
Learn about the legend of St Laurence and the Holy Grail, and his depiction in Royston Cave.
Royston Cave
Aug 10, 20234 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
Jul 22, 20235 min read
A Day in the Life of a Royston Cave Guide - Part 2
Meet Jane. She joined us as a tour guide in 2019 and has since been an invaluable member of the team.
Royston Cave
May 12, 20234 min read