The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet is the tallest megalith in the United Kingdom. It is situated in the churchyard in the village of Rudston in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Interesting local artefact of the prehistoric period. This monolith towers some 26 ft above ground in the church yard of All Saints Church in Rudston, East Yorkshire.
Who erected it, when they erected it and why may never be known but many assumptions have been made as to it's origins. It is said to date from some 2000 years ago in the Neolithic period. It raises many questions but does show the site was of some significance to a leader or a community all those years ago. The site has been inhabited continuously since that time and this pillar will have been witness to all those changes.
To the visitor, it can transport our thoughts back through those millennia and consider the changes that have been experienced within...
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As you approach the church on the main road watch for the small signs. We'll worth stopping though.Amazing sight. Followed our visit with some research as its such a commanding sight. The mo oliphant is the largest free standing stone in Europe, 4 thousand years old. Stands 26feet tall with possibly the same depth as well. Believed to have come from the hills round Whitby. The village of Rudston has many links to the past, believed to be the oldest village/ settlement in England, with iron age sites and barrows around it, and the remains of a roman villa. Set in a valley with the Gipsey Race stream running through from higher up the Wolds and running down to...
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This impressive Neolithic monolith—the largest of its kind in the UK—is a remarkable piece of ancient history. Situated within a churchyard, it is freely accessible to the public with no entry fees or tickets required.
Its setting adds to the sense of historical significance, offering visitors a quiet and contemplative space to appreciate its scale and craftsmanship. A worthwhile stop for history enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in prehistoric landmarks.
Parking is available by way of free roadside parking, however the roads surrounding are typical narrow, country roads and so would be at the...
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