Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

The ruins of St. Martin's Church at Wharram Percy

Thursday 9th July 2015

Good weather today and in the afternoon a walk down the old Malton to Driffield railway line from Wharram Station to the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy. Hidden in a secluded valley is what was the Parish Church of St. Martin. The church was in use until 1949 and the bell tower collapsed in 1959. To the west (left) of the church on top of the hill is the deserted medieval village, last occupied in the early 16th century. Archaeologists have been studying the village since the 1950's and are still continuing. The whole site is in the care of Historic England (English Heritage as was) and is well worth a visit. The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail runs directly through the site. For more information check out the English Heritage website for Wharram Percy at this link. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wharram-percy-deserted-medieval-village/history/