Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wass
In or near Ampleforth.
Wass — a village in england yorkshire.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wass is a village located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life and the surrounding countryside, making it representative of the region's agricultural heritage. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, typical of small English villages.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2066, -1.1509
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Byland with Wass
- Postcode
- YO61 4BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634709 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wass?
- Wass is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61 4BE), in the parish of Byland with Wass.
- What is Wass?
- Wass — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Wass?
- Drivers can use postcode YO61 4BE.
- Is Wass a protected site?
- Yes — Wass is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Wass?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61 4BE. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.