Rudston Church and Ancient Monolith
All Saints Church, School Lane, Rudston, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4UY
It was built by William Peverel, who was lord of the manor. The Font is also Norman and has a diapered pattern of Circles and crosses. The Church was enlarged in the 13th century by adding south and north aisles. The pillars in the Nave are Early English in style. There are a number of memorials and interesting windows, which are largely from the 20th century, as the originals were destroyed by a land mine. The author, Winifred Holtby, was born in Rudston and is buried in the Churchyard.
The Monolith, which is the tallest standing stone in Britain, has been here for over 4000 years. The origin of the stone is on the North Yorkshire Moors. Nearby to the west of Rudston, a Roman villa was discovered in the 1930s and excavated; three mosaic pavements were lifted and are on permanent display in the East Riding Museum in Hull.
The Church is open every day from 0900 until 1600.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 0900-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 0900-1600
- Monday 15 September:
- 0900-1600
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 0900-1600
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 0900-1600
- Thursday 18 September:
- 0900-1600
- Friday 19 September:
- 0900-1600
Location & directions
All Saints Church, School Lane, Rudston, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4UY
- Contact on day:
- Max Lunn
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Parking is limited on School Lane
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
