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The Hertfordshire town with a medieval cave full of unsolved religious mystery — Royston's extraordinary subterranean carvings, the Roman road crossroads, and the Hertfordshire market town character make it one of England's most historically puzzling and intriguing small towns

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Known for

The Royston Cave (a mysterious medieval cave carved with extraordinary religious and pagan symbols), the Ermine Street crossing, and a Hertfordshire market town with an unsolved historical mystery

A little history

Royston Cave — discovered in 1742 — is a small underground chamber carved with extraordinary bas-relief symbols including a Crucifixion, a Wheel of Fortune, a beheaded figure and numerous other carvings. The cave's origins remain disputed — possibly Templar, possibly pre-Reformation. The town sits at the junction of two Roman roads.

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The Royston Cave is genuinely extraordinary and mysterious — one of England's great historical puzzles. The town centre for local shopping. The Roman road crossroads for history. The market for local Hertfordshire produce.

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Food & drink in Royston

Royston has good independent cafes and restaurants. Local Hertfordshire produce is good. The market for local food.

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Royston serves a local Hertfordshire catchment. Independent businesses serve the community. The Cave brings heritage visitors.

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