The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Stainborough
Stainborough’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments around Stainborough. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Stainborough. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Wharncliffe Crags
Highlight • Natural Monument
Wharncliffe Crags is a gritstone escarpment north-west of Sheffield and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area spans several miles and includes Wharncliffe Woods, home to diverse wildlife …
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Dragon's Den Cave
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The tale of the Dragon of Wantley tells how a dragon, living in a cave in the crags (there is still a cave known as ‘Dragon’s Den’ near Wharncliffe Lodge), …
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Thorncliffe Wood
Highlight • Forest
This ancient woodland still bears the scars of the industrial revolution; the humps and hollows of past coal mining and iron working still visible. These days, you will find Thorncliffe …
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Lady Eglinton’s Well
Highlight • Natural Monument
Named after Lady Wentworth when she married the Earl of Eglinton, this well would have been an important water source for the people of the estate. The spring would have flowed into the stone trough in front of the doorway.
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Shell Grotto
Highlight • Natural Monument
A late 18th Century folly, the grotto interior was once covered in shells. Few remain now unfortunately.
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Wentworth Castle Sun Monument
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The Wentworth Castle Sun Monument is a Grade II* listed obelisk, erected in the 18th century and dedicated to Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. The monument celebrates her pioneering introduction of …
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Duke of Argyll Monument
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In 1744, William Wentworth dedicated this grand column to his late father in law, the 2nd Duke of Argyll. Shortly before his death, the Duke had been punished for opposing …
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Queen Anne Monument
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In 1714, the crown of England controversially passed from the Stuart royal line to the Hanoverians. This 1734 monument is dedicated to Anne, the last Stuart monarch, and is unique …
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Canyards Hills North Top
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Canyards Hills North Top 347.1m P 11.9 [JNSA s7615]
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Peak District National Park Definitive List summit
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Canyards Hills Far Northeast Top (329.8 m)
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Canyards Hills Far NE Top 329.8m P 11.3 [JNSA s8436]
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Peak District National Park Definitive List summit
County of Yorkshire Definitive List
Peak District National Park Definitive List summit
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