List of tallest structures in the United Kingdom

This list contains all types of structures in height or more, which is the accepted criterion for a building to qualify as a skyscraper in the United Kingdom.

Entries in italics denote approximate figures.

indicates a structure that has been demolished or dismantled or is otherwise no longer standing.

Structures taller than 300 metres

Name Pinnacle heightImage Year Primary use Town Construction type Coordinates RemarksSkelton Mast 2001 communication Skelton, Cumbria guyed steel lattice mast Insulated against ground.Belmont Mast 1965 communication Donington on Bain, Lincolnshire guyed tubular steel mast Originally , modified height of was the tallest construction in the EU, and tallest tubular steel mast in the world.New Caldbeck Mast 2008 communication Caldbeck, Cumbria guyed steel lattice mast Replaced the original Caldbeck mast, which was dismantled in 2008.Emley Moor Tower 1970 communication Huddersfield, West Yorkshire concrete tower Tallest freestanding structure in UK. Original tower built in 1956, replaced 1964. Second guyed tubular mast was built 1964 to replace the tower, but collapsed in 1969 due to icing and strong winds.Durris Mast 1961 communication Durris, Aberdeenshire guyed steel lattice mast Tallest structure in Scotland.Arfon Mast 1962 communication Penygroes, Gwynedd guyed steel lattice mast Tallest structure in Wales.Emley Moor Temporary Broadcasting Mast 2018 communication Huddersfield, West Yorkshire guyed lattice steel mast Temporary mast, used for transmitting at Emley Moor during renovation of antenna system. In place from 2018 to 2023.Winter Hill Mast 1965 communication Bolton, Greater Manchester guyed tubular steel mast Original tower built in 1956, replaced in 1964. DTT mast raised height to , but was removed after digital switchover.Waltham Mast 1968 communication Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire guyed tubular steel mast Original mast built in 1966, collapsed before completion later that year. Replaced by a new mast with the same height.The Shard 2012 various Southwark, London skyscraper Tallest building in Western Europe (Was the tallest building in the EU until Britain's departure on 31 January 2020).Black Hill Mast 1961 communication Salsburgh, North Lanarkshire guyed steel lattice mast Original mast built in 1957, replaced in 1961.Bilsdale Mast 2023 communication Bilsdale, North Yorkshire guyed steel lattice mast Original mast built in 1969, burnt down in 2021, replaced in 2023.Strabane Mast 1963 communication Strabane, County Tyrone guyed steel lattice mast Tallest structure in Ireland.Mendlesham Mast 1959 communication Mendlesham, Suffolk guyed steel lattice mast Tallest television mast in Europe at time of construction.Lichfield Mast 1961 communication Tamworth, Staffordshire guyed steel lattice mast Original tower built in 1956, replaced in 1961.Mendip Mast 1967 communication St Cuthbert Out, Somerset guyed tubular steel mast

Structures 250 to 300 metres tall Name Pinnacle heightImage Year Primary Use Town Construction Type Coordinates Remarks22 Bishopsgate2019officeCity of LondonSkyscraper51.5145°N 0.0829°WTallest building in the City of London.Crimond Royal Naval Wireless Telegraphy Station, Large Mast 1943 communication Crimond, Aberdeenshire guyed steel lattice mastSutton Coldfield Mast 1983 communication Birmingham, West Midlands guyed steel lattice mast Original mast built 1949, replaced 1983.Wenvoe Mast 1985 communication Vale of Glamorgan guyed steel lattice mast Original mast built in 1952, replaced in 1985. Extended by with new antenna system in 2008.Drax Power Station 1969chimneySelby, North Yorkshire concrete tower Tallest chimney in UK.Rugby VLF Mast 1925 communication Rugby, Warwickshire guyed steel lattice mast; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; 12 guyed masts insulated against ground, demolished in June 2004 and August 2007.

Structures 200 to 250 metres tall

Name Pinnacle heightImage Year Primary Use Town Construction Type Coordinates RemarksGrain Power Station 1979 chimney Isle of Grain, Kent concrete tower Demolished on 7 September 2016.Mounteagle Mast 1961 communication Fortrose, Ross-shire guyed steel lattice mast Dover Mast 1960 communication Dover, Kent guyed steel lattice mast Landmark Pinnacle2020ResidentialIsle of Dogsskyscraper51° 30′ 9.6″ N, 0° 1′ 31.5″ WSandy Heath Mast 1965 communication Sandy, Bedfordshire guyed steel lattice mast Selkirk Mast 1961 communication Selkirk, Scottish Borders guyed steel lattice mast Caradon Hill Mast 1961 communication Liskeard, Cornwall guyed steel lattice mast Preseli Mast 1962 communication Crymych, Pembrokeshire guyed steel lattice mast One Canada Square 1991 officeCanary Wharf, London skyscraper Formerly the tallest building in the UK from 1991-2012 when it was surpassed by The ShardStockland Hill Mast 1961 communication Honiton, Devon guyed steel lattice mast Inverkip Power Station 1976 chimney Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde concrete tower Former tallest free-standing structure in Scotland; demolished on 28 July 2013 with explosives.Moel-y-Parc Mast 1963 communication Caerwys, Flintshire guyed steel lattice mast Heron Tower 2010 office City of London skyscraper Angus Mast 1965 communication Angus guyed steel lattice mast Rumster Forest Mast 1965 communication Wick, Caithness guyed steel lattice mast Ashkirk Mast 1963 communication Selkirk, Scottish Borders guyed steel lattice mast Chillerton Down Mast 1958 communication Newport, Isle of Wight guyed steel lattice mast Black Mountain Mast 1959 communication Belfast, Northern Ireland guyed steel lattice mast Burnhope Mast 1958 communication Burnhope, County Durham guyed steel lattice mast St. Hilary Mast 1957 communication Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan guyed steel lattice mast Anthorn Radio Station 1964 communication Anthorn, Cumbria guyed steel lattice mast ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Holme Moss Mast 1984 communication Holmfirth, West Yorkshire guyed steel lattice mast Original 229 m (750 ft) mast built 1951, replaced.Leadenhall Building 2014 office City of London skyscraperCrystal Palace Tower 1950 communication Norwood, London lattice tower Pembroke Power Station 1968 chimney Pembroke, Pembrokeshire concrete tower Demolished on 25 November 2000.Littlebrook "D" Power Station 1981 chimney Dartford, Kent concrete tower Demolished with explosives on 15 December 2019.Droitwich Mast 1 1934 communication Droitwich, Worcestershire guyed steel lattice mast Consists of two masts of the same height. Broadcasts Radio 4 LW on 198 kHz.Droitwich Mast 2 1934 communication Droitwich, Worcestershire guyed steel lattice mast Queensferry Crossing 2017 bridgeLothian and Fife cable-stayed bridge concrete towers Tacolneston Mast (replacement) 2009 communication Tacolneston, Norfolk guyed steel lattice mast Built to replace the mast, ready for Digital Switchover in 2011. Mast construction started in September 2009, and took five weeks to build.Ironbridge "B" Power Station 1969 chimney Telford, Shropshireconcrete tower Also known as Buildwas Power Station. Demolished on 3 September 2021.European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre 2018 wind farmAberdeenshire (3 km offshore) 11 x MHI Vestas Offshore V164-8.8 MW turbines8 Bishopsgate203.7 m (668 ft)2023officeCity of LondonskyscraperApproved in 2017. Construction commenced in March 2019. Topped out in September 2022.Deansgate Square South Tower 2018 residential Manchester, Greater Manchesterskyscraper Tallest building in the UK outside of London.Fiddlers Ferry Power Station 1971 chimney Cuerdley, Cheshire concrete tower West Burton "A" Power Station 1966 chimney West Burton, Nottinghamshire concrete tower ; Twin chimneys. Original chimneys were demolished and replaced in 2003.Eggborough Power Station 1966 chimney Eggborough, North Yorkshire concrete tower Demolished on 24 July 2022.

Structures 150 to 200 metres tall