🏠 Wharram Percy
Deserted medieval village in North Yorkshire, England
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: North Yorkshire Wolds, England
- Abandoned: 16th century
- Primary structure: St. Martin's Church, still standing
- Management: English Heritage, free year-round access
Wharram Percy is a deserted medieval village in North Yorkshire that preserves the earthworks and foundations of a rural settlement abandoned in the 16th century. The site contains the remains of farmhouses, a manorial complex, and St. Martin's Church—the only substantially standing structure—scattered across a chalk valley. As of 2026, Wharram Percy remains accessible to visitors year-round under English Heritage management, with maintained walking trails and interpretive panels guiding ...