Rudston Monolith

Rudston Monolith
a cemetery over which towers a large standing stone with some sort of cap
Rudston Monolith, almost 26ft high, close to Rudston Parish Church of All Saints
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Rudston Monolith is located in East Riding of Yorkshire
Rudston Monolith
Shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire
LocationRudston
RegionEast Riding of Yorkshire, England
Coordinates54°05′38″N 0°19′21″W / 54.093884°N 0.322574°W / 54.093884; -0.322574
TypeStanding stone (megalith)
History
MaterialMoor Grit Conglomerate
Periodslate Neolithic/ early Bronze Age
Site notes
Conditionsome damage

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.