Gazetteer of
British Place Names

Brockley Whins is an urban area in South Shields, County Durham. The name originates from a farm which was located south-east of the estate, in what is now the Biddick Hall Estate. Brockley Whins is within the council area of South Tyneside.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.961924,-1.456308
Grid Reference: NZ 3491 6316
Council Area: South Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 288687
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brockley_Whins,_Durham_288687

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