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Historically South Shields was part of an Anglo-Saxon district called Wirralshire – the name of the coastal land between the Tyne and Wear. South Shields has an Anglo-Saxon or medieval name referring to ‘Scheles’ – temporary fishermen’s huts, sheds or shelters on the south side of the Tyne.
The site today is in the very town centre of South Shields and is named St. Hilda's Church [3] although the original Anglo-Saxon building is but a remnant under the present Norman nave. St. Hilda's was one of many monastic institutions along the coast of north east England including Jarrow, where the Venerable Bede lived and worked.
South Shields (/ ʃ iː l z /) is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England; it is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. The town was once known in Roman times as Arbeia and as Caer Urfa by the Early Middle Ages .
5 days ago · South Shields, town and North Sea port, South Tyneside district, metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, historic county of Durham, northeastern England. It lies on the south side of the mouth of the River Tyne near the site of a Roman fort. The town, founded by the Convent of Durham in the 13th.
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Roman and Anglo-Saxon South Shields - England's North East. Arbeia : Roman South Shields. In Roman times South Shields was called Arbeia and was a fort of some considerable importance as not only did it guard the entrance to the Tyne but it protected a small Roman port at the mouth of the river.
South Shields is a popular coastal area on the South banks of the River Tyne with stunning cliff tops and award winning beaches as well as awe-inspiring Roman and maritime history.
South Shields, a town steeped in history and brimming with captivating attractions. Located on the picturesque northeast coast of England, South Shields offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern amenities.
