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In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Torphichen like this:
Torphichen, par. and vil., Linlithgowshire, on river Avon - par., 9939 ac., pop. 1526; vil.,1 ½ mile E. of Westfield sta. and 2½ miles N. of Bathgate, pop. 358; P.O.; has remains of the hospital or preceptory of Torphichen, the principal Scottish seat of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem; gives the title of baron to the family of Sandilands.
Torphichen is now part of WEST LOTHIAN Council. Click here for graphs and data of how WEST LOTHIAN has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Torphichen itself, go to Statistics.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Torphichen in West Lothian | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/16552
Date accessed: 09th April 2026
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