South Shields
South Shields is a Town in the county of Tyne and Wear.
South Shields postcode: NE33 1NF
There are great places to visit near South Shields including some great towns, shopping centres, cities and airports.
Don't miss Gateshead's towns if visiting the area around South Shields.
There are a number of shopping centres near South Shields including Metrocentre, and Eldon Square.
Newcastle is a great place to visit close to South Shields if you like cities.
Newcastle International Airport is one of South Shields's best, nearby airports to visit in South Shields.
South Shields History
There are some historic monuments around South Shields:
Places to see near South Shields
History of South Shields
There is evidence that the site was used in the early post-Roman period as a British settlement. It is believed it became a royal residence of King Oswald of Northumbria; records show that his son Oswin was born within ‘Caer Urfa’, by which name the fort is thought to be known after the Romans left. Furthermore, Bede records Oswin giving a parcel of land to St Hilda for the foundation of a monastery here in c.647; the present-day church of St Hilda, by the Market Place, is said to stand on the monastic site.
