England, North Yorkshire
Wilstrop deserted medieval village
Ghost town Documented sitePermission required
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
Coins and tokens
Buttons and buckles
Sea potteryAlso reported: strap ends.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, (CC BY-SA 2.0), Unknown (Public domain), NPS (Public domain).
Why this spot
medieval village cleared for sheep in the 15th century
Village near the River Nidd west of York whose landowner evicted the population in the 15th century to make way for sheep. The site was turned into a park in the 16th century.View source →
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
riverside
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