The ancient Icknield Way of Pre-Roman origin has long been cited as the (Arch-Angel) Michael Line that symbolically cuts like a blade across the landscape of England from the NE near Sandringham to Lands End in the SW, bypassing important locations such as the Uffington Horse.
The Templars were a power of the Port of Bristol in the S.W. and like indigenous peoples of England, before them, trod the ancient way, attesting to its ingrained and important trading and even ceremonial route; not unlike a sacred way of pilgrimage for the ancients.
They would not have been blind to the massive chalk carving of the Uffington Horse and carved it into the walls of Royston Cave! When Rome established London, they in turn cut north across the Icknield Way, up to York, creating a powerful crossroads of deep meaning. But also of logistical and strategic importance.
The Templars recognized this as it had long been in use over centuries. In my book ‘Oak Island’s Mysteries of the Map, House of Rochefoucauld, Templar Statue, Royston Cave’ – I included a map of multiple locations tied directly to Royston Cave which was discovered in 1742 and is of Templar origin. I realized that the swords carved into the wall of the Templar Initiation Chamber were indeed a compass.
Their true purpose hidden by the shocking Shelia-na-gig and the Uffington Horse directly next to it.
The ancient fertility figures are an important part of the story but their use next to the swords was multiple. ‘Nothing to see here…’ being a vital part of their silent mission. But also to aid in placing the swords in the landscape which I cover in my book.
The Excalibur Compass on the right and the Uffington Horse on the left with the Sheila-na-Gig, both ancient fertility symbols, meant to distract and pull from the truth behind the Excalibur Compass
I was blown away by this realization and scoured other prior books on the subject and discovered that no other author had understood the true nature of the swords. They were literally a compass coded with information! It was a golden moment and a Holy Grail for myself as a researcher… The other shining moment for me was the discovery of the mermaid in the cave… This, the swords, a crucifix and the Long Arm of God and the 1347 brick, caught the attention of the History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island which aired November of 2022, the same night that my book was released on the subject.
I have found incredible connections to Arthurian lore and history in the cave and discovered that the upright sword is a depiction of Excalibur! The Excalibur Compass, encodes medieval political alliances tied to Portugal, the New World and the Holy Land. The actual length of the swords and the octagonal flooring are not only a sacred number but also contribute to the coded locations which also include Greenwich Meantime!
There is no doubt that King James VI and I was in the cave as an initiate. It must be concluded that Sir Francis Bacon, was also present in Royston. King James took over the town and built a royal hunting lodge just down the street from the cave. Sir Francis Bacon was incredibly important to the Monarchs of England during his life.
The English Civil War would have caused the cave to be shut as it had in the past many times to protect it from destruction and falling into the wrong hands. When it was first re-discovered in 1742, the carvings in the lower level had been backfilled to hide them and its only entrance through an oculus was covered over by a heavy millstone.
Further research on Royston Cave and those behind it, can also be found in the new book, Codes of the Hidden King.
Both books available on Amazon:
Oak Island’s Mysteries of the Map, House of Rochefoucauld: the Templar Statue and Royston Cave: https://a.co/d/0fX7iczm
Codes of the Hidden King: https://a.co/d/0bJk4e9d
May your journey be an adventure!
Warm Regards,
Gretchen
