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Castlethorn is a Bronze Age fort and standing stones situated approximately 500 metres south-east of Torphichen Mains in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. The fort comprises a univallate enclosure, consisting of a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of Bronze Age defensive settlements in Scotland. Associated standing stones form part of the monument complex, suggesting a site of considerable ritual and domestic significance during the Bronze Age period. The site represents an important example of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in the Lothian region.
Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11242. View the official record →
Castlethorn is a Bronze Age fort and standing stones situated approximately 500 metres south-east of Torphichen Mains in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11242.
Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a fort and standing stones 500m ese of torphichen mains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11242.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torphichen Preceptory, refuge stone at Torphichen Kirk (0.6 km), Hilltop House, coal pit 250m NNW of (0.9 km), Cairnpapple Hill, prehistoric ceremonial complex (1.5 km).
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