Rudston Monolith
The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. It is situated in the churchyard in the village of Rudston (grid reference TA098678) in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Rudston Monolith, almost 26ft high, close to Rudston Parish Church of All Saints | |
Shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Location | Rudston |
|---|---|
| Region | East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 54°05′38″N 0°19′21″W |
| Type | Standing stone (megalith) |
| History | |
| Material | Moor Grit Conglomerate |
| Periods | late Neolithic/ early Bronze Age |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | some damage |
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