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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
- 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
- Sep 26, 2022
- 4 min
Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath has been used by people since the Neolithic period and contains 6 rare species of plants and 32 rare invertebrates.
Royston Cave
- Aug 4, 2022
- 5 min
The Discovery of Royston Cave
Royston Cave was discovered by accident in 1742 by workmen erecting a bench in the market house above.
Royston Cave
- Jul 31, 2022
- 4 min
The Wayside Hermitage
Because of its location, some believe that Royston Cave was a wayside hermitage, used to guide travellers passing through the crossroad.
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 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
- 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?