Rudston
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| Rudston | |
  Rudston shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Population | 390 (2001 census)[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Rudston |
| Unitary authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ceremonial county | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01262 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | East Yorkshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Apr2006.jpg/180px-RudstonMonolith(StephenHorncastle)Apr2006.jpg)
Rudston is a small village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles to the west of Bridlington and lies on the B1253 road.
According to the 2001 UK census, Rudston parish had a population of 390.[1]
Here stands the Rudston Monolith, at over 25 feet (7.6 metres) tall, it is the tallest standing stone in England. The author Winifred Holtby is buried in the village graveyard.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Rudston CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
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