Rudston Monolith

Rudston Monolith
The monolith in 2013
Shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire
LocationRudston, England
Coordinates54°05′38″N 0°19′21″W / 54.093884°N 0.322574°W / 54.093884; -0.322574
TypeMonolith
Heightc.8.5 metres (original)
7.6 metres
History
MaterialGritstone
Foundedc.3500 BC
Periodslate Neolithic/early Bronze Age
Site notes
Conditionsome damage

The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest monolith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. It is situated in the churchyard in the village of Rudston (grid reference TA 098 678) in the East Riding of Yorkshire.