Royston Cave, Medieval cave in Royston, England.
The bell-shaped underground structure reaches eight meters in height and five meters in diameter, featuring an octagonal platform in its center.
Workers rediscovered this cavity in August 1742 while digging foundations beneath a millstone at the butter market location.
The cave walls display medieval carvings depicting Saint Catherine, Saint Lawrence, and Saint Christopher alongside pagan symbols.
Tours operate from April through September on Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays, with adult admission set at 10 pounds.
The cave walls contain aligned holes that likely held candles to illuminate the carvings throughout the chamber.
Location: Royston
Address: Royston Cave, Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BZ
Website: http://roystoncave.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.04830,-0.02278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
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