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 The Last Trip Memorial, Filey Rocket Pole and Churn Milk Joan.

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

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Monuments across Yorkshire

The Last Trip Memorial - Monuments in hull

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.

Filey Rocket Pole - Monuments in filey

Filey Rocket Pole

Filey YO14 9ET, UK

Discover the Filey Rocket Pole, a unique historical landmark offering a fascinating glimpse into Filey's past on the Cleveland Way.

Churn Milk Joan - Historic Site in hebden bridge

Churn Milk Joan

Foster Clough, Hebden Bridge HX7 5QZ, UK

Discover Churn Milk Joan, a mysterious ancient standing stone on Midgley Moor, offering panoramic views and steeped in local folklore.

Kirkbymoorside Peace Pole - Monuments in kirkbymoorside

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.

The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield - Monuments in wakefield

The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield

Pinderfields Rd, Wakefield WF1, UK

Discover the charming sculpture of The Jolly Pinder, celebrating a unique piece of Wakefield's local history.

Ebenezer Elliott Statue - Monuments in sheffield

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'.

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

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

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.

Sir Mathew Wilson Statue - Historic Site in skipton

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.

Ancient Cross - Monuments in maltby

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.

Miner memorial - Monuments in doncaster

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.

Newlands Works Commemorative Plaque - Monuments in farsley

Newlands Works Commemorative Plaque

Parkside Rd, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5BG, UK

Discover the Newlands Works Commemorative Plaque in Farsley, marking a significant site in Aston Martin's rich history.