What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Colchester.
The eastern tip of Mersea Island, located in Essex, has a history of maritime activity and fishing communities. It is notable for its tidal flats and as a site of archaeological interest, including evidence of prehistoric and Roman occupation.
Places near here
Cliff StrataCliff or headland · 266 yd
Pill Box on Mersea IslandIsland · 786 yd
Bateman's TowerListed building · 1730 yd
Martello Tower and T34Castle, fort or tower · 1.0 mi
Martello TowerListed building · 1.0 mi
Coopers BeachBeach · 1.1 mi
Colne Point Landing BeachBeach · 1.6 mi
Pyfleet and Pewit IslandIsland · 1.6 mi
Rat IslandNature reserve · 1.7 mi
Entrance to Mersea Island's ancient burial moundAncient burial place · 2.9 mi
Mersea Mount: a Roman barrow at Barrow Hill FarmScheduled monument · 2.9 mi
Thorrington Tide MillHeritage attraction · 3.0 miOther information
Photo: Simon · CC BY-SA 2.0