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West Mersea

town · Essex

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name West Mersea refers to the western part of the island of Mersea. The origin of 'Mersea' itself is uncertain but likely relates to the sea.

Word origins

West
Old Englishwest(from west "west")
Mersea
Unknownuncertain, possibly related to the sea

Historical forms

Westmeresege