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.
The RudstonMonolith 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...
The place-name 'Rudston' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, and means 'rood' or 'cross' stone, referring to the monolith. However, the name...
prehistoric period; among the best known are Stonehenge, Devil's Arrows, RudstonMonolith and Castlerigg. With the introduction of Ancient Roman architecture...
from the European middle Bronze Age. They can be found individually as monoliths, or as part of a group of similar stones. Menhirs' size can vary considerably...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
unusual cross-section of a Stonehenge bluestone "like a key in a lock". Each monolith measures around 6.6 feet (2 m) in height, between 3.3 and 4.9 ft (1 and...
monument of the Neolithic has been identified at Maidens Grave Rudston and the RudstonMonolith has also been assigned to this period. An extensive Neolithic...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Neolithic architecture Tombs of Malta Xagħra Stone Circle List of largest monoliths "21 World Heritage Sites you have probably never heard of". Daily Telegraph...
approximately 13 metres (43 ft). For the pedestal, a rapakivi granite monolith boulder known as the Thunder Stone (Russian: Гром-камень, romanized: Grom-kamen)...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
The Callanish Stones consist of a stone circle of thirteen stones with a monolith near the middle. Five rows of standing stones connect to this circle. Two...
stone erected in prehistoric times; sometimes called a "standing stone". Monolith Any single standing stone erected in prehistoric times. Capstone style...
prehistoric period, amongst the best known are Stonehenge, Devil's Arrows, RudstonMonolith and Castlerigg. With the introduction of Ancient Roman architecture...
original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2017. Historic England. "RudstonMonolith (79482)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 16 May 2017...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
sections of its arc now lie beneath the village buildings. A single large monolith, 5.5 metres (18 ft) high, stood in the centre along with an alignment of...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
granite monoliths, deposited in small groups. The older (Early Neolithic) monoliths are formed as two or three concentric circles of smaller monoliths in the...
Rudston. There is also evidence of Iron Age occupation as revealed by aerial photographs showing traces of fields, trackways and farms. The Rudston Monolith...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
Nine Ladies Nine Stones, Altarnun Nine Stones Close Pipers Rollright RudstonMonolith Scorhill Stannon Stanton Drew Stonehenge Stripple Swinside Trethevy...
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