Wharram Percy Desserted Medieval Village

John on path leading to village. Green hill in background village site.

This medieval village is located in a beautiful valley just northeast of York in the rolling hills called the Yorkshire Wolds.

Indentations around the foundations can bee seen on the green hill.

The village flourished between the 12 and 14th centuries and was finally abandoned in the 15th century when the lord of the land wanted the village removed so he could use the area for grazing.

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Map of village in the 1200's. Church in top left, Manor House lower right

 

John standing on manor House's foundation.

 The mill pond, substantial ruins of the church remain as well as outlines from the many houses.

Church in background Long house foundation just beyond fence.

 

Village mill pond