Colchester Archaeological Trust

CAT Report 1752: summary

Archaeological monitoring at the White Hart Hotel, 1 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QD: November 2021
by Megan Seehra (with contributions from Matthew Loughton, Laura Pooley and Adam Wightman)

Date report completed: December 2021
Location: White Hart Hotel, 1 High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QD
Map reference(s): TM 00909 12562 (centre)
File size: 18242 kb
Project type: Monitoring
Significance of the results:
Keywords: White Hart Hotel Mersea

Summary. Archaeological monitoring was carried out at the White Hart Hotel, 1 High Street, West Mersea, Essex during groundworks for the reconstruction of dilapidated extensions, and the construction of a new porch and rear extension. The White Hart Hotel is at least 200 years old, and lies within an area of Roman occupation. Several modern features – including those made of brick, associated with the White Hart – were uncovered.