South Shields, Durham

South Shields is a coastal town in County Durham, on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. It was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages. The current town was founded in 1245 and developed as a fishing port. In the 19th century, coal mining, alkaline production and glass making led to a boom in the town. South Shields Town Hall, built 1905–1910, has been described as "the most convincing expression in the county of Edwardian prosperity". The Port of Tyne headquarters and international freight terminal are located at Tyne Dock in the town. The town is within the council area of South Tyneside.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.998192,-1.4316514
Grid Reference: NZ 3645 6721
Council Area: South Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 41261
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/South_Shields,_Durham_41261

Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q279000

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

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