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Spittal-on-Rule is a town in the council area of Scottish Borders in Scotland. As the name suggests it is situated on the river Rule Water, and the Spittal-on-Rule bridge crosses the Rule. More specifically, the town lies where Rule Water meets the River Teviot.
History
The name Spittal means 'hostpital', most likely in the old sense of 'a place of lodging'. Before the existence of this hospital, the place was known as Rulemouth.
References
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