Bathers Tower, Spittal
Has been described as a Certain Pele Tower
There are no visible remains
| Name | Bathers Tower, Spittal |
| Alternative Names | Hospital of St Bartholomew; Twedemouth |
| Historic Country | Northumberland |
| Modern Authority | Northumberland |
| 1974 Authority | Northumberland |
| Civil Parish | Berwick upon Tweed |
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. (PastScape)
This is the site of a hospital for lepers built in 1234. A stone tower was built for protection from Scottish raiders in 1369. However, the building has long been demolished and nothing can be seen at the site today. (Keys to the Past)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | NU005518 |
| Latitude | 55.7595596313477 |
| Longitude | -1.99357998371124 |
| Eastings | 400500 |
| Northings | 651800 |
