North Shields, Northumberland

North Shields (or locally just Shields) is a town in Northumberland, on the north bank of the River Tyne. The town's name derives from the Middle English schele meaning "shieling" (temporary sheds or huts, used by fishermen in this case). The town is still known for fishing and the trades associated with seafaring. The town is within the council area of North Tyneside.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.009911,-1.446434
Grid Reference: NZ 3550 6851
Council Area: North Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 33216
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/North_Shields,_Northumberland_33216

Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q746096

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/North_Shields

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