Spital
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wigton
Historical Forms
- Spitle 1578 Cocker
- Spittall 1768 CWxxiii
Etymology
“Wytele Spitel …a decayed hospital so called, near Wigeton, founded for the support of lepers,” 1370 Ipm, Spitle 1578Cocker , Spittall 1768 CW xxiii.