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 Monument to Second Baron Feversham - William Duncombe, Newlands Works Commemorative Plaque and The Last Trip Memorial.

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

Monuments across Yorkshire

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.

Newlands Works Commemorative Plaque - Monuments in farsley
Monuments

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.

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.

The Town Clock Tower: Goole. - Monuments in goole
Monuments

The Town Clock Tower: Goole.

Unnamed Road, Goole DN14 5AB, UK

Discover Goole's iconic Town Clock Tower, a beloved local landmark commemorating the town's rich history since 1926.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Victoria Arch - Monuments in leeds
Monuments

Victoria Arch

Beckett Park, Leeds LS6 3QZ, UK

Discover Victoria Arch, a historic monument nestled within the peaceful woodlands of Beckett Park, Leeds.

Sharlston Colliery Pit Wheel - Monuments in normanton
Monuments

Sharlston Colliery Pit Wheel

96 High St, New Sharlston, Wakefield WF4 1BE, UK

Discover the powerful history of coal mining in Sharlston at this preserved pit wheel, a landmark of local heritage.

Oakwood Clock - Monuments in leeds
Monuments

Oakwood Clock

Oakwood Clock Tower, Roundhay, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 1SD, UK

Discover the iconic Oakwood Clock, a beloved historic landmark in the vibrant Leeds suburb of Roundhay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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

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.

Farsley Cenotaph - War Memorials in farsley
War Memorials

Farsley Cenotaph

Bagley Ln, Leeds, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LY, UK

Honour those who served at the Farsley Cenotaph, a beautifully maintained monument in Leeds, offering a poignant place for reflection.