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Latitude: 55.9341 / 55°56'2"N
Longitude: -3.6432 / 3°38'35"W
OS Eastings: 297443
OS Northings: 672448
OS Grid: NS974724
Mapcode National: GBR 1Q.Z3J5
Mapcode Global: WH5RG.03FN
Entry Name: Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains
Scheduled Date: 22 February 2005
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM11242
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort); Prehistoric ritual and
Location: Torphichen
County: West Lothian
Electoral Ward: Armadale and Blackridge
Traditional County: West Lothian
The monument comprises a prehistoric hillfort which is situated on the top of a knoll known as Castlethorn.
The monument is roughly oval and measures approximately 70m x 50m overall and is visible on the ground and on aerial photographs. The highest part of the knoll is surrounded by a low bank up to 2m across; to the N a second bank takes in a lower terrace. The entrance lies to the W. The trackway leading from the entrance is marked by two possible standing stones. The upper of the two stones currently lies on its side.
The area to be scheduled measures a maximum of 108m W-E by 88m N-S, to include the fort, standing stones and an area around it in which remains associated with its construction and use are likely to survive, as marked in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
This monument is of national importance as an example of a prehistoric enclosed settlement, which has the potential to increase considerably our understanding of prehistoric domestic life in this area.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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The monument is recorded by RCAHMS as NS97SE38 and NS97SE53.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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