Deserted Medieval Village, Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire

Aerial view reconstruction drawing of Wharram Percy in the 13th century. It is based on the well-preserved and extensive earthworks of the deserted medieval village. These remains were first mapped by the Ordnance Survey in 1850. The village and its environs were intensively excavated and researched by Professor M Beresford and Dr J Hurst from 1952-92. As a result it is the most famous and best understood example of its type. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Location

North Yorkshire Wharram Percy

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

reconstruction drawing aerial view rural earthwork archaeology english heritage