Spittals Interchange

Spittals Interchange is the roundabout on the junction between the A141 and A1307 north of Huntingdon, England.

The "extra" route exits to the north and is a four-mile spur that joins the northbound A1(M).

[1] The word spital or spittal in this context itself derives from 'hospital', in the sense of hospitality or shelter, as almshouses were originally known.

[2] In this case the 'spital' in question is St Margaret's Hospital, which owned land to the north of Huntingdon in medieval times.

[3] In addition until the 20th century there were almshouses called The Spitals situated on Ermine Street where the present A141 now crosses it.