Spittal, Northumberland
Spittal is a town in northern Northumberland, England, lying opposite the Tweed from Berwick. Spittal Beach is considered one of the best beaches in Northumberland.[1]
The name derives from a shortened form of "hospital"; a hospital, dedicated to St Bartholomew, was built here in the Middle Ages to take care of lepers.[2] St John's, the parish church, was built in 1867 in the Early English style, its tower being added in 1894. Prior to this, "Spittlers" had worshipped in a stable loft.[2] There is also a nonconformist church, St Paul's, built in 1878.[2] The town has several hotels and guest houses providing bed and breakfast, a town hall, and several shops of different kinds.
Governance
Spittal is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
References
- ^ "Best Beaches in Northumberland". Retrieved 2007-02-26.
- ^ a b c "Spittal, Northumberland". Britain Express.
External links
- St John the Evangelist, a church in Spittal
- Some unusual ripple marks in Carboniferous limestone near Spittal, north Northumberland
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