Historic houses · East of England
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse
In or near East Mersea.
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse is a historic house located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse is a scheduled monument located on Mersea Island, built to protect the Colne estuary. It features earthworks that illustrate the design and function of military defensive structures from the 16th century, particularly during the reign of Henry VIII.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COLNE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse is a historic house located in the East of England. This structure is notable for its Tudor architecture and historical significance. It reflects the defensive building practices of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7968, 1.0034
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- East Mersea
- Postcode
- CO5 8US
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 6.4 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12060872582 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse?
- East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8US), in the parish of East Mersea.
- What is East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse?
- East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 8US.
- Is East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse a protected site?
- Yes — East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8US.