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Royston Cave
- Nov 2
- 2 min
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
- Oct 31
- 3 min
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 5
- 3 min
Deneholes
Learn about deneholes and chalk mines and find out why some believe Royston Cave to originally have been a mine.
Royston Cave
- Aug 10
- 4 min
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
- Jul 22
- 5 min
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
- May 12
- 4 min
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
- Apr 23
- 4 min
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
- 7 min
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
- Dec 22, 2022
- 72 min
Parkin, C. (1744). An Answer To, Or Remarks upon Dr. Stukeley’s, Origines Roystonianæ.
A transcript of Charles Parkin's 1744 publication, 'An Answer To, Or Remarks upon Dr. Stukeley's, Origines Roystonianæ'.