Monuments in Yorkshire

Yorkshire's monuments mark centuries of achievement, remembrance, and civic pride. From the towering Emley Moor mast — the tallest freestanding structure in the UK — to the quiet dignity of village crosses and market pillars, these landmarks anchor the county's sense of place.

Highlights include Dumb Steeple, The Last Trip Memorial and Lady Blantyre's Rock.

Visitors exploring monuments may also enjoy war memorials, historic sites and viewpoints and vistas.

Monuments across Yorkshire

Dumb Steeple - Monuments in mirfield
Monuments

Dumb Steeple

2 Leeds Rd, Mirfield WF14 0BT, UK

Discover the enigmatic Dumb Steeple, a 26-foot stone column near Mirfield whose mysterious origins continue to fascinate visitors.

The Last Trip Memorial - Monuments in hull
Monuments

The Last Trip Memorial

Zebedee Yard, Hull HU1 2JT, UK

Discover The Last Trip Memorial in Hull, a poignant artwork honouring the lives lost at sea, deeply valued by visitors.

Lady Blantyre's Rock - Attraction in bingley
Attraction

Lady Blantyre's Rock

Harden, Bingley BD16 1BW, UK

Discover Lady Blantyre's Rock, a captivating natural landmark nestled amidst picturesque walking routes near Bingley.

Kirkbymoorside Peace Pole - Monuments in kirkbymoorside
Monuments

Kirkbymoorside Peace Pole

Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6LR, UK

Discover the Kirkbymoorside Peace Pole, a serene monument crafted from a Yorkshire gatepost, inscribed with a message of global peace.

Ancient Cross - Monuments in maltby
Monuments

Ancient Cross

High St, Maltby, Rotherham S66 8LH, UK

Discover the ancient stone cross in Maltby, a historic landmark offering a glimpse into the village's origins.

Ebenezer Elliott Statue - Monuments in sheffield
Monuments

Ebenezer Elliott Statue

Sheffield S10 2TN, UK

Discover the statue of Ebenezer Elliott in Sheffield's Weston Park, honouring the 'Corn-Law Rhymer' and 'Pauper's Poet'.

Miner memorial - Monuments in doncaster
Monuments

Miner memorial

30 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster DN1 1TD, UK

Discover the poignant Miner memorial in Doncaster, a powerful tribute to the region's rich coal mining heritage.

Monument to Second Baron Feversham - William Duncombe - Monuments in helmsley
Monuments

Monument to Second Baron Feversham - William Duncombe

5-6 Market Pl, Helmsley, York YO62 5BH, UK

Discover the impressive neo-Gothic Monument to Second Baron Feversham, a striking memorial and popular meeting point in Helmsley.

Redcar Blue Town Clock - Monuments in redcar
Monuments

Redcar Blue Town Clock

High St, Redcar TS10 3DE, UK

Discover the iconic Redcar Blue Town Clock, a historic landmark standing proudly near the vibrant seafront.

Robert Peel Statue - Monuments in bradford
Monuments

Robert Peel Statue

103 Peel Park View, Bradford BD3 0JY, UK

Discover the historic Robert Peel Statue in Bradford's Peel Park, a significant landmark honouring a pivotal figure.

Sir Mathew Wilson Statue - Historic Site in skipton
Historic Site

Sir Mathew Wilson Statue

9 High St, Skipton BD23 1AJ, UK

Discover the Sir Mathew Wilson Statue, a prominent historical monument gracing Skipton's bustling High Street.

The Petanque Player - Monuments in leeds
Monuments

The Petanque Player

Leeds LS1 2JZ, UK

Discover 'The Petanque Player', a charming bronze sculpture in Leeds, celebrating the city's boules tournament with unique character.