Threemiletown is a village in West Lothian, Scotland.[1] The settlement sits north of Ecclesmachan and west of Winchburgh.

Threemiletown
Threemiletown, West Lothian
Threemiletown is located in West Lothian
Threemiletown
Threemiletown
Location within West Lothian
Civil parish
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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55°57′54″N 3°30′35″W / 55.9651°N 3.5096°W / 55.9651; -3.5096

History

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There is a mid to late 18th century farmstead in Threemiletown which is category C listed.[2] It is one of the oldest established farmsteads of the Hopetoun House estate. [2] There is also a part abandoned former farmstead with an extant boilerhouse and large chimney just to the south of the village.[3] It is a well-preserved example of the buildings of a steam-powered threshing installation.[4] The use of fixed steam engines was a feature of intensive grain growing in the mid 19th century.[4]

Trinlaymire is a former brick and tile works that existed on the edge of Threemiletown in the 19th century.[5] In 1896, a shale oil pit mine was developed in Threemiletown, to the east of Redhill cottages, which closed in 1958.[6] In 1941, a miner died in an industrial accident at Threemiletown.[7] Another fatality occurred in 1947.[8] In 1961 it had a population of 108.[9]

In October 2014, a development plan was authorised by West Lothian Council to expand the settlement.[10]

In August 2022, large fires damaged the rural area surrounding the village.[11]

Community facilities

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Threemiletown shares a community council with Ecclesmachan.[12]

There is a community park and children's playground in the village.[13]

There are plans to create a community footpath between Threemiletown and Ecclesmachan but the project has not started due to lack of funds.[14]

Transport

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The road to Threemiletown

The village adjoins the junction and roads of the B8046 and the B9080.

The nearest railway station is Uphall railway station to the south, although there was a station to the north at Philpstoun but it was closed in 1951. A mineral branch line ran to the village but is no longer present.

References

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  1. ^ "Three Miletown (Threemiletown)". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "THREEMILETOWN FARMHOUSE AND STEADING, INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALLS AND GATEPIERS (Category C Listed Building) (LB49074)". Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  3. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Waterstone Farm (151631)". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Waterstone Farm General view from WSW showing chimney". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  5. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Trinlaymire Brick And Tile Works (100201)". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Threemiletown pit". Scottish Shale. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Fatal Accidents 1941". Scottish Mining Website. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Fatal Accidents 1945 to 1947". Scottish Mining Website. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Details of Three Miletown". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Threemiletown West Lothian Development Plan" (PDF). YeomanMcAllisterArchitects. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  11. ^ "West Lothian fire crews rush to blazes near the B9080 between Threemiletown and Bridgend". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Homepage". Ecclesmachan and Threemiletown Community Council. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Children's Play Areas". West Lothian Council. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  14. ^ "Path to link isolated West Lothian villages on hold over funding row". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 23 January 2024.