Castlethorn
This pair of stones are on a level platform, and have the appearance of possibly having once formed part of a stone circle.
Stone A is triangular in section, measuring approximately 0.58m tall by 0.58m wide at the base and 0.43m in thickness. It stands earthfast surrounded by packing stones, and is pointed in shape.
Stone B lies 8.20m ESE of Stone A and is similar in dimensions and shape to its near neighbour, measuring 0.79m long by 0.48m wide and around 0.46m thick.
The stones stand on the trackway leading to Castlethorn fort.
Alternative names for Castlethorn
Canniewell Slack; Torphichen Hills; Torphichen Mains
Where is Castlethorn?
Castlethorn is in the parish of Torphichen and the county of West Lothian.
Grid reference: NS 9745 7251
Lat / long: 55.93463512, -3.642551295
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Kaim Park Hotel
4.6km away
Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate)
4.8km away
West Port
5.0km away
Cairn Hotel, Bathgate
5.4km away
Premier Inn Livingston (M8, Jct3)
7.7km away
Best Western Hilcroft Hotel
7.7km away
Macdonald Houstoun House
7.8km away
Metro Inns Falkirk
8.1km away
Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa
8.2km away
Premier Inn Falkirk East
8.5km away
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Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate)
4.8km away
Premier Inn Livingston (M8, Jct3)
7.7km away
Best Western Hilcroft Hotel
7.7km away
Macdonald Houstoun House
7.8km away
Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa
8.2km away
Premier Inn Falkirk East
8.5km away
Antonine Hotel
11.3km away
Best Western Park Hotel
12.1km away
Premier Inn Falkirk Central
12.6km away
Premier Inn Falkirk North
15.0km away
