Rudston Monolith
The monolith in 2013 | |
| Location | Rudston, England |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 54°05′38″N 0°19′21″W / 54.093884°N 0.322574°W |
| Type | Monolith |
| Height | c. 8.5 metres (original) 7.6 metres |
| History | |
| Material | Gritstone |
| Founded | c. 3500 BC |
| Periods | late Neolithic/early Bronze Age |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | some 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.