A museum has been seeking a new tour guide for a medieval cave with mysterious carvings.
Royston Cave in Hertfordshire lies 8m below a crossroads and contains extensive wall carvings, which the museum believes date back to the 1300s.
The cave was discovered accidentally in 1742, and although there are no records about its origin or purpose, the most popular theory is that the Knights Templar may have used it as a secret place of worship.
Emma Shaw, the cave's manager, said the museum was looking for "good communicators who have a love of history" to take on the role.
… This is an extract from an article by Louise Parry and Nicola Haseler. It was published by the BBC on January 18th 2025. To read the full piece please click here.
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