JMT Autumn Talk: The Tudor Blockhouse at East Mersea: Rescue Excavation on an Eroding Coast
Join Adam Wightman for this talk to learn more about the Tudor Blockhouse at east Mersea.
Built for Henry VIII and now threatened by the sea, the Tudor Blockhouse at East Mersea is the focus of a major 2026 excavation.
Join Adam Wightman for this talk to learn more.
Doors open at 10.30. Talks are £3.00 entry
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