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Dronley House mound is a earthwork monument situated in Angus, Scotland, lying approximately 150 metres south of Dronley House itself. The mound rises from bedrock composed of an unnamed igneous intrusion of felsic rock, formed during the Early Devonian period. This geological foundation of ancient crystalline material provides a distinctive natural base for the monument within the local landscape.
The mound represents a significant earthwork in the Angus region, its form and construction reflecting practices of settlement or ceremonial activity across the Scottish lowlands. The felsic bedrock upon which it stands would have been exposed or weathered into substantial stone suitable for construction purposes in prehistoric and early historic periods, potentially influencing both the mound's location and composition.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the scheduling reference SM6535, acknowledging its importance to Scotland's archaeological heritage. Its preservation ensures that this earthwork remains available for future study and public appreciation, contributing to understanding of Angus's layered history of human occupation and activity across multiple periods.
Dronley House, mound 150m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6535. View the official record →
Dronley House mound is a earthwork monument situated in Angus, Scotland, lying approximately 150 metres south of Dronley House itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6535.
Dronley House, mound 150m S of 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 SM6535.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Invergowrie, souterrains W of TA Centre (6 km), Invergowrie, enclosure 150m SW of TA Centre (6.1 km), Mylnefield, souterrains 290m and 385m E of (6.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Dronley House, mound 150m S of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Dronley House, mound 150m S of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Late Silurian To Early Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is felsic-rock.