Marsden Rock, Limestone sea stack in South Shields, England.
The 27-meter high Magnesian Limestone formation stands 91 meters from the main cliff face, creating a prominent natural landmark along the coastline.
The natural arch of the rock collapsed during winter storms in 1996, dividing the formation into two separate stacks, with the smaller section removed in 1997.
The limestone cliffs surrounding the rock formation house one of Northeast England's largest seabird colonies, including kittiwakes, fulmars, and razorbills.
Visitors can walk to the rock formation during low tide, but the area becomes completely surrounded by water when the tide rises.
In 1903, several choirs climbed to the top of the rock to perform a musical service, creating an unusual concert venue.
Location: Tyne and Wear
GPS coordinates: 54.97750,-1.37528
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:05
Souter Lighthouse
1.1 km
Municipal Buildings
4 km
St Hilda's Church, South Shields
4.5 km
The Word
4.6 km
South Shields Museum And Art Gallery
4.3 km
Tynemouth North Pier light
4.5 km
Tyne South Pier light
4.1 km
Parish Church
3.3 km
Church of All Saints
3 km
Statue of Queen Victoria
3.7 km
St. Peter's Church
2.5 km
St Jude’s Church Rekendyke
4 km
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park
3.8 km
South Shields Volunteer Life Brigage Watch House
4 km
Cleadon House
4.4 km
South Shields Old Town Hall
4.6 km
Cleadon War Memorial
3.1 km
Littlehaven Beach
4.3 km
Combined Engine And Boiler Houses, Adjacent Coal Store, Engineman's House And Cottage At Cleadon Pumping Station
2 km
Westovian Theatre Pier Pavilion
3.6 km
Cleadon Mill
2.1 km
East-West Wall 35 Metres South Of Red Cottage And Linking Wall To House
3.4 km
Whitburn War Memorial
3.2 km
Souter Point Lighthouse Foghorn To East Of Lighthouse And Steps And Walls To East Of Lighthouse
1.1 km
Detached Chimney At Cleadon Pumping Station
1.9 km
Souter Lighthouse foghorn
1.1 km
No 52 (Olde House) And Coach House Adjoining To East
3.2 km
River Tyne, River Police Offices
4.6 kmReviews
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