Threemiletown is a village in West Lothian, Scotland.[1] The settlement sits north of Ecclesmachan and west of Winchburgh.
| Threemiletown | |
|---|---|
 Threemiletown, West Lothian | |
  Threemiletown Location within West Lothian | |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
History
editThere 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
editThreemiletown 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 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
edit- ^ "Three Miletown (Threemiletown)". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "THREEMILETOWN FARMHOUSE AND STEADING, INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALLS AND GATEPIERS (Category C Listed Building) (LB49074)". Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Waterstone Farm (151631)". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Waterstone Farm General view from WSW showing chimney". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Trinlaymire Brick And Tile Works (100201)". Canmore. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Threemiletown pit". Scottish Shale. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Fatal Accidents 1941". Scottish Mining Website. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Fatal Accidents 1945 to 1947". Scottish Mining Website. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Details of Three Miletown". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Threemiletown West Lothian Development Plan" (PDF). YeomanMcAllisterArchitects. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "West Lothian fire crews rush to blazes near the B9080 between Threemiletown and Bridgend". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Homepage". Ecclesmachan and Threemiletown Community Council. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Children's Play Areas". West Lothian Council. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Path to link isolated West Lothian villages on hold over funding row". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 23 January 2024.