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 Filey Rocket Pole, Lady Blantyre's Rock and Churn Milk Joan.

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

Monuments across Yorkshire

Filey Rocket Pole - Monuments in filey
Monuments

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.

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.

Churn Milk Joan - Historic Site in hebden bridge
Historic Site

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.

The Barry Hines Memorial (Kes Statue) - Monuments in barnsley
Monuments

The Barry Hines Memorial (Kes Statue)

46 Cheapside, Barnsley S70 1RU, UK

Discover the iconic Barry Hines Memorial, a tribute to the celebrated author of Kes and a proud symbol of Barnsley's heritage.

The Black Prince - Monuments in leeds
Monuments

The Black Prince

Leeds City Centre, Leeds LS1 2HA, UK

Discover The Black Prince, a majestic bronze statue and prominent landmark located in the heart of Leeds City Square.

Monument Bridge - Monuments in hull
Monuments

Monument Bridge

Hull HU1 2HL, UK

Discover Monument Bridge in Hull city centre, a historic landmark offering pleasant walks, water features, and access to city shops.

Bootham Bar - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Bootham Bar

2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH, UK

Bootham Bar is a historic medieval gateway and integral part of York's ancient city walls, offering stunning views and a journey into the city's past.

Barrow Boy Sculpture - Monuments in bridlington
Monuments

Barrow Boy Sculpture

Bridlington YO15 3EP, UK

Discover the Barrow Boy Sculpture, a charming and poignant landmark in Bridlington, celebrating local heritage.

Bridestone Moor Trig Point - Monuments in todmorden
Monuments

Bridestone Moor Trig Point

Bridestones, Moor, Eastwood Rd, Todmorden OL14 8SA, UK

Discover the Bridestone Moor Trig Point, a historic surveying marker offering breathtaking panoramic views across the rugged Yorkshire landscape.

Caedmon Memorial - Monuments in whitby
Monuments

Caedmon Memorial

3 Church Ln, Whitby YO22 4DP, UK

Discover the iconic Caedmon Memorial, a historic cross commemorating the Anglo-Saxon poet, offering stunning views over Whitby.

Clarksons Memorials - Funeral Directors in rotherham
Funeral Directors

Clarksons Memorials

18 Nightingale Ct, Rotherham S60 2AB, UK

Clarksons Memorials provides compassionate and professional memorial stone services in Rotherham, offering custom designs for lasting tributes.

Coronation monument - Monuments in rotherham
Monuments

Coronation monument

76 Effingham St, Rotherham S65 1AL, UK

Discover Rotherham's Coronation monument, a historic clock tower commemorating the 1911 coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.

Duke of York Monument - Monuments in wakefield
Monuments

Duke of York Monument

Wakefield WF2 7DQ, UK

Standing proudly in Wakefield, the Duke of York Monument is a significant historical landmark, inviting visitors to reflect on its past.

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'.

Field Head Trig point - Monuments in wakefield
Monuments

Field Head Trig point

Wakefield WF1 3SN, UK

Discover the unique Field Head Trig Point, a historical surveying marker nestled in a tranquil woodland area near Wakefield.

Fielden Statue - Monuments in todmorden
Monuments

Fielden Statue

Blind Ln, Todmorden OL14 7DE, UK

Discover the impressive Fielden Statue in Todmorden, a significant local monument offering a glimpse into the town's heritage.

Iron Archway - Monuments in hull
Monuments

Iron Archway

Hull HU5 2TQ, UK

Discover the refurbished Iron Archway in Hull, a striking historical landmark admired for its beauty both day and night.

Joseph Locke Statue - Monuments in barnsley
Monuments

Joseph Locke Statue

Park Road/Locke, Park, Barnsley S70 1QJ, UK

Discover the impressive Joseph Locke Statue in Barnsley, honouring a pioneering civil engineer.

Key Workers' Memorial Statue - Monuments in barnsley
Monuments

Key Workers' Memorial Statue

Barnsley S70 1GW, UK

Discover Barnsley's Key Workers' Memorial Statue, a powerful bronze sculpture by Graham Ibbeson honouring vital community contributions.

Ling Park Trig point - Historic Site in ilkley
Historic Site

Ling Park Trig point

Hardings Ln, Ilkley LS29, UK

Discover the Ling Park Trig point near Ilkley, a historic surveying marker offering expansive views across the stunning Yorkshire landscape.

Market Cross - Monuments in huddersfield
Monuments

Market Cross

Market Pl, Huddersfield HD1 2AA, UK

Discover Huddersfield's historic Market Cross, a central landmark perfect for a moment of rest or a bustling meeting point.

Market Cross - Monuments in selby
Monuments

Market Cross

The Crescent, Selby YO8 4PD, UK

Discover Selby's historic Market Cross, a Grade II listed monument marking centuries of market town tradition.

Medieval Walls - Historic Site in york
Historic Site

Medieval Walls

Moatside Ct, York YO31 7PH, UK

Embark on a captivating journey along York's ancient city walls, offering stunning views and a unique perspective on centuries of history.

Memorial Bench - Monuments in wakefield
Monuments

Memorial Bench

A655, Wakefield WF1 5TP, UK

This peaceful memorial bench offers a tranquil spot for walkers and cyclists to rest and reflect amidst the Yorkshire landscape.