COLWELL, a township, joint with Swinburn, in the
parish of CHOLLERTON, north-eastern division of TINDALE
ward, county of NORTHUMBERLAND, 8 miles
(N. by E.) from Hexham, containing, with Swinburn, 403
inhabitants. Colwell is situated at the intersection
of Watling-street and the Cambo road, and is the property
of Ralph Riddell, Esq., who has erected a schoolroom
and a house for the master, who teaches eighteen
free children.