A fifth steel monolith shaped like a giant Toblerone was discovered on a hill in Wales last weekend, in the latest in a series of strange sightings.
The sighting follows a series of similar reports in the UK and US. But where exactly have previous monolith sightings taken place? When did they occur? Could there be a deeper meaning behind them?
Continue reading below to learn everything you need to know about the monolith sightings that have occurred in recent years.
Hay-on-Wye, Wales
Locals in Hay-on-Wye spotted the ten-foot-tall block of steel, which resembles the distinctive shape of the chocolate bar, at Hay Bluff, near the town of Powys, at the weekend.
The latest monolith sighting was captured in a photograph by Richard Haynes, who took the photographs while jogging along Hay Bluff.
A giant Toblerone bar-shaped steel monolith was spotted near Hay-on-Wye in Wales over the weekend.
The ten-foot block of steel resembling the shape of the famous chocolate bar was spotted in Hay Bluff.
While some speculated that the structure could be the work of aliens or a sign of life on Mars, others said it was an elaborate work of art.
Speaking to WalesOnline, Haynes said: “I went towards Hay Bluff, towards where the trigger point is, and looked to my right. I thought it looked a bit strange and might be a scientific media investigation collecting rainwater.
But then I realized he was too tall and weird for that. Then I got closer and it was at least 10 feet tall and triangular, definitely stainless steel.
‘It was hollow and I imagine it was quite light. Light enough for two people to carry and plant in the ground.
Interestingly, Haynes said he walked the route frequently and had never seen the monolith before, while a friend who visited the site for two weeks also said he did not see the structure at the time.
“I noticed on Google that it appeared recently and, from what I can gather, it disappears after a couple of days,” he added.
St Buryan, Cornwall
On December 12, 2020, local resident Luke Brown stumbled upon another towering monolith in Cornwall and captured a video of the metallic object.
On December 12, 2020, local resident Luke Brown stumbled upon another towering monolith in Cornwall and captured video of the metallic object.
He said: “I was shocked and astonished earlier to find a standing stone in the center of the Merry Maidens stone circle near sunset, the only time I left my camera at home.
“It was a beautiful thing, but I can’t help but think about the damage that could have been caused to this beautiful protected natural heritage site.”
The Merry Maidens, also known as Dawn’s Men, a probable corruption of the Cornish stone dance Dans Maen, is a late Neolithic stone circle.
The circle, believed to be complete, comprises nineteen granite megaliths and is situated in a field next to the B3315 between Newlyn and Land’s End.
Dartmoor, Devon
Dartmoor National Park quickly removed the monolith after photographer Sarah Clarke posted a photograph of it, with the body saying the moor is protected.
Just a day before the monolith was captured in Cornwall, one measuring 2.5 meters tall was also spotted in Dartmoor National Park, Devon.
The structure was discovered on Dartmoor by photographer Sarah Clarke, who captured a photo of the monolith, before posting it on X, formerly Twitter.
She assured her followers that the image was not made with Photoshop software, stating: “So, a very exciting morning, it’s a real thing!”
“Anyone who knows me knows I can’t use Photoshop, so trust me.”
Mark Bullock, who went to look at the pillar on Wednesday, said its vantage point on the hill made it look like “something was wrong with the sky.”
He added: “It was a little surreal.”
Dartmoor National Park quickly removed the monolith after Ms Clarke’s post, saying the moor is protected.
A spokesperson said: “We know people may think this sort of thing is an interesting conversation topic, but we have to remember that Dartmoor is a protected landscape because of its importance to wildlife, nature and archaeology.”
Glastonbury Gate, Somerset
Just 48 hours before the monolith sighting in Dartmoor National Park, another similar structure was seen on a hilltop in Glastonbury with the legend “Not Banksy” engraved on it.
Just 48 hours earlier, another similar structure was seen on top of a hill in Glastonbury with the legend “Not Banksy” engraved on it.
Walkers discovered the large silver structure at the top of Glastonbury Tor, an ancient hill linked to King Arthur and Celtic mythology.
The monolith is believed to have been there overnight before a gust of wind blew it down.
The bright triangular pillar features a drawing of a rat, similar to the style used by street artist Banksy.
Michelle Cowbourne spotted the metal structure at the National Trust site while out on her usual morning walk.
“I went up the long slope and this was on the other side and when I saw it I couldn’t believe my eyes,” he said. ‘I just thought what the hell is that?
‘There were two large metal bolts but they were not securely fixed to the ground.
“It’s a big chunk of metal and it was very heavy,” Cowbourne added.
Compton Bay, Isle of Wight
On December 6, 2020, beachgoers found another monolith in Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.
On December 6, 2020, beachgoers found another monolith in Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight.
Several photographs from different angles suggested that the monolith was buried in the sand and offers a perfect reflection.
It is unclear how the object ended up on the beach, as it is only accessible via a path.
Locals were quick to question whether images of the monolith posted on social media had been Photoshopped or if it was “just a late April Fool’s Day joke.”
But photographer Alice Williams insisted it was real and shared snaps of the eight-foot-tall structure at dusk on a local Facebook group.