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Hospital Of St Bartholomew
Hob Uid: 6566
Location : Northumberland Berwick-upon-Tweed
Grid Ref : NU0050051800
Summary : Site of a 13th century leper hospital. The leper hospital of St. Bartholomew at Spittal by Tweedmouth was founded AD 1234 and a tower or peel, referred to in 1612 as Bathes Tower, was erected for protection in 1369. The tower was in good condition in 1541, and as late as 1612, when it was referred to as Bather's Tower.. Its location is unknown, but several human bones have been periodically found in the 18th century in an area which was part of Spittal Hall farm.
More information : The leper hospital of St.Bartholomew at Spittal by Tweedmouth was founded A.D. 1234 (1) and a tower or peel, referred to in 1612 as Bathes Tower, was erected for protection in 1369. (2) The Rev. L.O.Henderson, claims that the lands of the hospital extended from Spittal Hall [NU00165185] eastwards along the Tweed estuary to NU 00055200 and that the buildings of the hospital were in the area of Spittal Hall. (3) Spittal Hall is now demolished; otherwise no further information. (4) Listed by Dodds. (5)

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Source details : Raine J. 1852. History of North Durham, 246-7
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Source details : F1 EG 20-AUG-55
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Source details : Rev L O Henderson, The Vicarage, Tweedmouth
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Founded 1234
Monument End Date : 1234
Monument Start Date : 1234
Monument Type : Leper Hospital
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1369
Monument End Date : 1369
Monument Start Date : 1369
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1612
Monument End Date : 1612
Monument Start Date : 1612
Monument Type : Pele Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : NU 05 SW 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-08-20
End Date : 1955-08-20

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-05-12
End Date : 1967-05-12

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Hospital Of St Bartholomew