[33] The church and hall are surrounded by a moat that is thought to be the remains of a Danish refuge after their defeat by King Alfred at Farnham. It was the highest in Kent with 40 feet by nine feet sweeps. During WW1 troops were stationed on the island, Mersea had become a restricted area and the beaches and the Strood were patrolled daily. Fire crews were called after reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. We use cookies to collect information about how you use the Charity Commission Register of Charities and Digital Services, such as pages you visit.. We use this information to better understand how you use our website so that we can improve your user experience and present more relevant content. ), but weve found many ways to celebrate this annual spooky spectacle. [6], Strood was owned by the Rochester monastery from the 18th year of Edward III's reign until the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, after which time as part of the Hundred of Sharnel (Shamwell) which included Cobham, it was passed to George Brooke, Lord Cobham. 01. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Between 1870 and 1881 the Rector of East Mersea was the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould. [37] Fishing grew in importance on the island during this time, with numerous fish weirs being installed. [58] A webcam provides a live view of access across the Strood, while a corresponding website lists upcoming high tides and the likelihood of obstructing the road. Mersea island 24 August 2019. mersea island - out at sea 31 July 2016. Its name comes from the Old English word meresig, meaning "island of the pool" and thus is tautological. The Cricketing Mussetts - Mersea Cricket Club . Also on Prospect Hill was Great Mill or Rose's Mill. 162 pw. A diversion from The Strood through West Mersea is in place but no diversion from. (function(){window.pagespeed=window.pagespeed||{};var b=window.pagespeed;function c(){}c.prototype.a=function(){var a=document.getElementsByTagName("pagespeed_iframe");if(0