Tyne Dock
Tyne Dock is a neighbourhood within the town of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, on the south bank of the River Tyne. It takes its name from the large dock on the river which was opened in 1859 by the North Eastern Railway to handle Tyneside's coal exports.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Chichester and St Jude’s Church Rekendyke.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Westoe and Harton.
Tyne Dock
- Type: Dock
- Description: neighbourhood within the town of South Shields, England, United Kingdom
- Categories: village and transport
- Location: South Tyneside, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
54.98333° or 54° 59′ north
Longitude
-1.43333° or 1° 26′ west
Elevation
75 feet (23 metres)
Open location code
9C6WXHM8+8M
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Welsh—“Tyne Dock” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Tyne Dock”
- French: “Tyne Dock”
- Irish: “Tyne Dock”
- Japanese: “タイン・ドック”
- Welsh: “Tyne Dock”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: High Shields and Cauldwell.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Tyne Dock and South Tyneside District Hospital.
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