Funding has been agreed with West Lothian Council to help restore a historic well in the centre of Torpichen.

The Jubilee Well dates from circa 1852, but was improved in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

It is a C listed historic site, but in a poor state of repair. The stone work is cracked with redundant corroded iron fixings that require removal.


The well roof covering is also cracked and requires either repair or replacement.

The restoration of the well is being led by Torpichen Community Council who applied for funding via the council's Village Improvement Fund (VIF).

A total of £15,000, with a margin of plus or minus 10% has been granted to repair the well.

The VIF helps small scale village improvements and initiatives.

A total of £1.65 million is available to support eligible schemes with the funding phased over five years.

Depute Council Leader Cathy Muldoon said: "West Lothian Council is pleased to allocate this money from the Villages Improvement Fund to help in the restoration of the Jubilee Well."

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