Rudston Monolith, Ancient menhir in Rudston, England.
The Rudston Monolith reaches a height of 7.6 meters and stands within the churchyard of St. Martin's Church in East Yorkshire.
The monolith dates from the Late Neolithic period around 2000 BC and extends deep into the ground, potentially matching its above-ground height.
The placement of the Norman church next to this prehistoric stone reflects the transition from ancient ceremonial practices to Christian worship.
The stone weighs 40 tonnes and consists of gritstone material that originated from a location 16 kilometers north of its current position.
Four ancient cursus monuments from different directions converge at the location of this monolith, suggesting its role as a central gathering point.
Location: Rudston
GPS coordinates: 54.09388,-0.32257
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:52
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