As well as the monolith and barrows, water plays a significant part in the myths and legends of the area, according to Ms Jenkinson. She said: "Waters were said to have magical powers.

George Wilkinson marvels at the tallest gritstone monolith in Britain. Rudston, or Roodstone as it was once accurately called, is perhaps one of the oldest villages in England and, prehistorically ...

Rudston Church and the standing stone know as the Rudston Monolith which has stood in its current position since Neolithic times. Photo: www.hullwebs.co.uk By: Mrs Mary Tate I was about 8 years ...

L at T-junction on main road. After 1 miles R signed "Rudston, Burton Agnes Hall and Rudston Monolith" and immediately over bridge. Just past Gransmoor L signed Kelk. A T-junction R signed Lowthorpe.