Traditional county: Essex · District / Borough: Colchester · Region: Eastern
Explore West Mersea, Essex with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the West Mersea map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West Mersea, Essex, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | West Mersea |
| Traditional County | Essex |
| District / Borough | Colchester |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.776065 |
| Longitude | 0.911322 |
| Place Type | Town |
West Mersea, a jewel on the Essex coast, unfurls its story through the interplay of land and sea, its history deeply entwined with the rhythm of the tides. It lies 8.7 km west-south-west of Brightlingsea (from Brightlingsea: bearing 243°T, OS grid TM 009 126), and is situated south-south-east of Peldon village. For centuries, its economy has been shaped by the oyster beds that have long graced its waters, a bounty harvested with generations of skill, while its strategic position has also seen it serve as a sentinel against the encroaching sea. The very air here carries a saline tang, a constant reminder of the estuary's enduring influence on West Mersea's past and present. The cultural character of West Mersea is as distinct as the salt-laced wind that sweeps across its greens, a place where the hardy spirit of seafaring folk still lingers. The colourful beach huts, a vibrant band against the muted tones of the estuary, offer a charming visual testament to a long tradition of seaside leisure. While grand cathedrals are absent, the town’s parish church, St. Peter and St. Paul, stands as a quiet anchor, its ancient stones whispering tales of devotion through the ages. The annual Mersea Regatta, a cherished local event, continues to draw together the community in a lively celebration of their maritime heritage, echoing the spirited gatherings that have defined life on the island for generations.
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Explore West Mersea, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.776065, 0.911322. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |