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Wharram Percy Church and Deserted Medieval Village (EH)
Wharram le Street
Malton
North Yorkshire

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The most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages; Wharram Percy occupies a remote but attractive site in a beautiful Wolds valley. Above the substantial ruins of the church and a recreated fishpond, the outlines of many lost houses are traceable on a grassy plateau. First settled in prehistoric times, Wharram flourished as a village between the 12th and 14th centuries, before final abandonment in c. 1500. Graphic interpretation panels tell its story and recreate the original appearance of the buildings.

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Months Open: All year, daily, at any reasonable time
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Admission Price: Free

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