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roystoncave
- Jun 10
- 4 min
John The Baptist
John The Baptist - was he the cave's dedication ?
Royston Cave
- Nov 2, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
- Aug 10, 2023
- 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
- Apr 23, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
- Jul 25, 2022
- 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 1, 2022
- 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
- Nov 25, 2020
- 6 min
St Catherine of Alexandria
Discover the legend of St Catherine and learn about the meaning behind her carving and prominence within Royston Cave.