Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rudston Monolith
In or near Rudston.
Rudston Monolith — archaeological in england yorkshire.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington · 8.0 km
About
Rudston Monolith is a archaeological located in england yorkshire. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
The Rudston Monolith is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It is notable for being the tallest standing stone in Britain, measuring approximately 7.6 metres in height. The monolith is believed to date back to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age, making it a significant historical landmark. Its exact purpose remains uncertain, but it is associated with ancient rituals and burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0939, -0.3226
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Rudston
- Postcode
- YO25 4UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n2725005834 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1423973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rudston Monolith?
- Rudston Monolith is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 4UY), in the parish of Rudston.
- What is Rudston Monolith?
- Rudston Monolith — archaeological in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Rudston Monolith?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO25 4UY.
- How do I get to Rudston Monolith?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 4UY. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.