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Royston Cave
- Jul 22, 2023
- 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
- 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
- Nov 17, 2022
- 7 min
The Secret Society of the Freemasons
Claimed to be the oldest secret society in the world, the uncertain beginnings of Freemasonry have led to speculation about its origin.
Royston Cave
- Oct 13, 2022
- 8 min
The Rise and Fall of the Templars
The Knights Templar, sometimes referred to as warrior monks, were a pan-European organisation created to protect pilgrims to Jerusalem.
Royston Cave
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Sylvia Beamon
Sylvia Beamon studied Royston Cave for over 5 decades, concluding that it was used by the Knights Templar as a private place of prayer.
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
- 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.