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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Captain Cook's Monument

GeorgianFree admission

Captain Cook's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Captain Cook's Monument, memorials & monuments in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Kildale · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Captain Cook's Monument is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1801, it dates from the Georgian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kildale, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area TS9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Easby Moor is a hill located in the civil parish of Little Ayton in the North York Moors national park within the Cleveland Hills, North Yorkshire, England. At the peak, 324 metres (1,063 ft) above sea level, is a monument to Captain James Cook, who was native to the area. The Cleveland Way runs over the moor. The moor overlooks the villages of Easby and Great Ayton and Little Ayton.

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Coordinates
54.4830, -1.0908
Parish
Easby
Postcode
TS9 6JJ
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Established
1801
Nearest railway station
Kildale1.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Captain Cook's Monument?
Captain Cook's Monument is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6JJ), in the parish of Easby.
When was Captain Cook's Monument built?
Built or established in 1801.
Is Captain Cook's Monument a protected site?
Yes — Captain Cook's Monument is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Captain Cook's Monument free to visit?
Yes, Captain Cook's Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to Captain Cook's Monument?
The nearest railway station is Kildale, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6JJ.