Archaeological sites · East of England
Mersea Mount
In or near East Mersea.
Mersea Mount — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mersea Mount is a archaeological 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
Mersea Mount is a Roman barrow located at Barrow Hill Farm, notable for its steep-sided conical mound. It is a scheduled monument that serves as a burial site, believed to be for high-ranking individuals from the Roman period, showcasing a rare type of funerary monument in Britain.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mersea Mount is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It is known for its historical significance and is one of the few remaining earthworks in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7911, 0.9314
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- West Mersea
- Postcode
- CO5 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe — 7.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5763409651 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mersea Mount?
- Mersea Mount is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8SL), in the parish of West Mersea.
- What is Mersea Mount?
- Mersea Mount — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mersea Mount?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 8SL.
- Is Mersea Mount a protected site?
- Yes — Mersea Mount is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Mersea Mount free to visit?
- Yes, Mersea Mount is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mersea Mount?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8SL.