Castlethorn


Site type: fort

Parish: Torphicen

County: West Lothian

Grid reference: NS 9744 7244

Lat / long: 55.9337369, -3.642513284

Alternative names: Canniewell Slack; Torphichen Hills; Torphichen Mains

The historic map is an Ordnance Survey map from 1919 to 1947, and is provided by the National Library of Scotland

This fort stands on the summit of Castlethorn, and consists of a 2m thick low bank surrounded by a lower terrace.

The track leading to the entrance at the west seems to be marked by the Castlethorn standing stones.

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created Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 4:19 pm, last updated Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 4:19 pm