Tunnel into Mersea Barrow
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Tunnel into Mersea Barrow
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 10 Apr 2015
The tunnel into the ancient burial mound was made in 1912 during an archeological excavation which unearthed a magnificent glass vessel from the Roman era. It contained burnt human remains. The tunnel appears to have been reinforced for modern domestic use.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.791317
Longitude
0.931274