Caer Urfa: A Look at Anglo-Saxon South Shields
A Talk with Luan Hanratty
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Dates
2 September 2026 (historic event)
About
Local historian, Luan Hanratty, will be giving an informative talk about the history of South Shields:
How did Arbeia maintain its significance in the area following the departure of the Romans in the early fifth century?
In this talk, Luan will explore the Early Medieval context of the fort alongside the politics and figures that shaped the region in this turbulent and fascinating period. In addition, he will examine possible meanings of the site's two ancient names: 'Arbeia' and 'Caer Urfa', names which continue to puzzle historians today.
