Natural landmarks · North East England
Marsden Rock
In or near Whitburn.
Marsden Rock in England North East, United Kingdom.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Marsden Rock, the nearest railway station is Chichester, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE34 7BS. Entry to the site is free.
About
Marsden Rock is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Marsden Rock is a rock in Tyne and Wear, North East England, situated in Marsden, South Shields. It is overlooked by the Marsden Grotto. The rock is a 90 feet (27 m) sea stack of Magnesian Limestone which lies approximately 300 feet (91 m) off the main cliff face. It was formerly known for its naturally-formed arch. The arch collapsed in 1996 following a winter of storms creating two separate stacks. The smaller of the two was demolished in 1997 due to safety concerns. The remaining stack is reachable on foot during low tide but is completely surrounded by water at high tide. The cliffs surrounding Marsden Rock are an important breeding ground for seabirds and colonies can often be seen on top of the rock itself, including kittiwakes, herring gulls, and razorbills.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
with Marsden Rock vignette at centre, one of many publications featuring the rock the surrounding high cliff-faces providing cover for the moor boats. The rock is also famous for its eccentric inhabitants: Jack the Blaster was a smuggler, poacher and miner who inhabited Marsden Bay in the 18th century with his wife. It was reported that Jack moved to Marsden Bay in 1780 when he was almost 80 years old after refusing to pay rent at his house in Allenheads. A subsequent inhabitant, Peter Allan, was a local eccentric tavern owner and builder who carved a home out of the rocks in Marsden Bay. In 1828, he moved in with his wife and family. By the late 19th century, the top of Marsden Rock was…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9775, -1.3753
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE34 7BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6773244 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Marsden Rock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsden Rock?
- Marsden Rock is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE34 7BS), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Marsden Rock?
- Marsden Rock in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marsden Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE34 7BS.
- Is Marsden Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Marsden Rock is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Marsden Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Marsden Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsden Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE34 7BS.