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 Lady Blantyre's Rock, The Last Trip Memorial and Filey Rocket Pole.

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

Monuments across Yorkshire

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.

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.

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.

The Jolly Pinder of Wakefield - Monuments in wakefield
Monuments

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tour de France Sculpture - Monuments in knaresborough
Monuments

Tour de France Sculpture

Knaresborough HG5 9AU, UK

Discover the iconic steel sculpture in Knaresborough commemorating Yorkshire's unforgettable hosting of the Tour de France.

Eckington Mining Memorial, Derbyshire. Standing Proud Together. - Monuments in eckington
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Eckington Mining Memorial, Derbyshire. Standing Proud Together.

Pinfold St, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4EH, UK

Discover the Eckington Mining Memorial, a poignant tribute to the mining community, celebrating their heritage and resilience.

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.