Royston Cave, Royston

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Royston Cave is an artificial cave located in Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, England. It is located beneath the crossroads formed by Ermine Street and the Icknield Way. It is protected as both a scheduled ancient monument and Grade I listed building. It has been speculated that it was used by the Knights Templar, who founded nearby Baldock, but this is unlikely, despite its enormous popular appeal. There are numerous theories about the Cave covering Freemasons and Templars as well as possibilities that the Cave was a prison or an anchorite cell. However, none of these theories have enough hard evidence to warrant their being adopted by the Cave Trust. It is open to the public in the summer months on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday afternoons between Easter and October. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 213 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°2'54"N, 0°1'25"W

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Melbourn StreetRoyston SG8 7BZ United Kingdom

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Royston Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary's Church, Ashwell, Church of St John the Baptist, All Saints' Church, Sandon, Therfield Heath.

5.6 miW
Church
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
142 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ashwell, in the English county of Hertfordshire, is the Anglican parish church for the village. It comes under the Diocese of St Albans and is one of the largest village churches in the county.
~450 ftE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Royston
3 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican church in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire, England. The nave and aisles, which were built c. 1250, originally formed the quire and sanctuary of a large church belonging to the Augustinian Priory of Royston.
4.4 miSW
Church
All Saints' Church, Sandon
112 min walk • All Saints' Church is a Church of England Parish Church in Sandon, Hertfordshire, England. It is listed Grade I.
1.1 miW
Park
Therfield Heath, Royston
30 min walk • Therfield Heath is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve on the chalk escarpment just north of Therfield, Hertfordshire; since it lies south-west of the town of Royston it is also known locally as Royston Heath.
3.6 miNE
Park
Melwood
91 min walk • Melwood is a 0.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Meldreth in Cambridgeshire, England. It is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and managed by the Melwood Conservation Group.
3.6 miN
Museum
RAF Bassingbourn
91 min walk • Royal Air Force Bassingbourn or more simply RAF Bassingbourn is a former Royal Air Force station located in Cambridgeshire approximately 3 mi north of Royston, Hertfordshire and 11 mi south west of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
5.4 miW
Park
Ashwell Springs
137 min walk • Ashwell Springs is a 0.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ashwell in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is North Hertfordshire District Council.
5.1 miNE
Village
Fowlmere
130 min walk • One of the main attractions in Fowlmere is the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features a striking medieval tower. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, taking in the intricate stained glass windows and ornate stonework.
7 miNE
Obelisk
Rowley's Hill, Harston
180 min walk • Rowley's Hill is a hill in Cambridgeshire, near the villages of Harston and Newton. Although of only moderate height, it has a relatively large prominence due to it being surrounded on all sides by a 'moat' of much lower land.
~130 ftSW
Memorial
Roisia's Cross, Royston
1 min walk • Roisia's Cross is a cross in Royston, Hertfordshire, at the crossroads of Ermine Street and the Icknield Way. Most likely it was in the southeast angle of the crossroads in the parish of Barkway. This was in the fee of the Lordship of Newsells.
3 miNE
Village
Melbourn
78 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Melbourn is exploring its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it the perfect base for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.