Spittal, Northumberland
Spittal is a town in northern Northumberland, England. It is part of Berwick-upon-Tweed and is situated on the coast to the east of Tweedmouth. 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 village has several hotels and guest houses providing bed and breakfast, a village shop as well as a microbrewery.
Governance[]
Spittal is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
People[]
Maggie Moffat was born here and she became a suffragette and film actor.
References[]
- ^ "Best Beaches in Northumberland". Retrieved 26 February 2007.
- ^ a b c "Spittal, Northumberland". Britain Express.
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