Robin Hood's Grave, Yorkshire

Robin Hood's Grave is a monument alleged to be the burial place of Robin Hood, located in Kirklees Park Estate, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The monument is located in a privately owned woodland, 700yds from the gatehouse of the former Kirklees Priory where, in legend, Robin Hood was staying at the time of his death. There are references from the 1530s onwards that appear to refer to the grave. The gravestone is now surrounded by a low stone wall and fence erected in the 19th century to prevent local workers from carrying away pieces of the stone, believed to be a cure for toothache. The monument is within the council area of Calderdale.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1184066.

Primary Name(s): Robin Hood's Grave
Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.689707,-1.7373255
Grid Reference: SE 1744 2150
Council Area: Calderdale CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN304128

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Robin_Hood%27s_Grave,_Yorkshire_304128

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