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Royston Cave
- Jun 26, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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.
Royston Cave
- Mar 24, 2022
- 9 min
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
- Feb 15, 2022
- 52 min
Beldam, J. The Origin and Use of The Royston Cave. Third Edition. Royston: Warren Bros.
A transcript of Joseph Beldam's 1852 publication, 'The Origin and Use of The Royston Cave', including his original drawings of the carvings.
Royston Cave
- Jan 15, 2022
- 7 min
Lady Roisia's Private Chapel
William Stukeley believed that Royston Cave was the private chapel of local noblewoman Lady Roisia. But who was she?
Royston Cave
- Jun 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Wooden Structure within Royston Cave
By studying the slots and niches in Royston Cave, we can begin to understand how the cave's internal wooden structure might have looked.
Royston Cave
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Microbiological Growth
Cracks in Royston Cave have been colonised by microbiological growth which damages the chalk.