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