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Wharram Percy — Deserted Medieval Village

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Wharram Percy — Deserted Medieval Village

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Wharram Percy — Deserted Medieval Village

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Location: Wharram, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

October 24, 2019

Hiking

Wharram Percy is the most famous, and one of the best preserved, deserted medieval villages in Britain. Positioned in a remote and picturesque valley in the Yorkshire Wolds, the village was continuously occupied for six centuries before it was abandoned soon after 1500. Historians are not sure why the residents left the village. Today, you can see the outlines of many lost houses above the crumbling remains of St Martin’s Church.

August 31, 2020

Hiking

I think the site is best approached from the south along the side of Deep Dale. Check out the patterns of the housing on the hill facing the church. The information boards are very useful.

April 13, 2025

Hiking

Fascinating diversion during a long trek. Plenty of information boards to read to learn about the site. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wharram-percy-deserted-medieval-village/history

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Informations

Elevation 140 m

Open during reasonable daylight hours

Free Entry

Contacts

Centenary Way, Wharram-le-Street, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9TD

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wharram-percy-deserted-medieval-village/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/forms/customer-services-contact-form/

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