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Suzanne | 16:11 Tue 01st Oct 2002 | Travel
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What are shields in place names, as in South Sheilds?

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A sheil was a fishermans hut. You can find out more fascinating place name origins here: http://www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk/Place%20Name%2
0Meanings%20K%20to%20O.htm

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