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Wallace Monument - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Wallace National Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. In 1997, a statue of “William Wallace” was placed in the car park of the Wallace Monument. A number of artifacts believed to belong to Wallace are on display inside the monument, including a 5 foot 4 inch-long claymore. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wallace_Monument   (440 words)

SWORD FORUM Magazine Online - Historical Swords - Fall 1999 The National Wallace Monument is situated on the top of a steep, wooded hill on the northern outskirts of Stirling. Wallace is one of Scotland's national heroes, ranking together with his contemporary Robert the Bruce as the most influential Scotsman of the Middle Ages. Wallace was made Guardian of Scotland in recognition of his accomplishments, also receiving a knighthood. swordforum.com /fall99/sword-of-william-wallace.html   (1633 words)

Wallace Monument The decision to build the National Wallace Monument was taken at a great meeting in the Kings Park of Stirling in 1856, and it was agreed that a Gothic tower on the Abbey Craig, designed by John T Rochead and overlooking the site of Wallace's victory was the best option. When the Question of creating a national monument to the achievement of William Wallace was first discussed in the early 1800's, it seemed that it was destined to be built in Edinburgh, the capital city. The foundation stone was laid on Bannockburn day 1861, and the completed monument was handed over to the Custodians on 11th September 1869 on the 572nd anniversary of Wallace's famous victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. www.stirling.gov.uk /index/stirling/history/history-wallace-monument   (212 words)

Stirling, Scotland Tour 2001 Sir William Wallace Monument After his capture by the Sheriff of Dumbarton in 1305, Wallace's mighty two handed broad sword was traditionally kept at Dumbarton Castle until 1869, when it was fittingly placed in the new National Wallace Monument. It is reasonable to assume that in order to wield a sword of this size Wallace would have had to be of considerable stature, at least 6 foot 6 inches in height. Little is known about the origins of the sword for it carries no makers mark and is hence difficult to date, but we do know that James IV ordered the sword to be rehilted in 1505, in a style more fitting to 'Scotland's National Hero'. www.thistlegroup.net /scotland2001/wallace.html   (304 words)

National Wallace Monument - Sightseeing National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk National Wallace Monument : A fitting monument to a Scottish legend. Wallace monument is situated at the foot of the Ochil hills near Stirling. Well I'm sure that thanks to "Braveheart" and Mel Gibson, there are very few people who haven't heard of William Wallace. www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/national-wallace-monument   (179 words)

www.williamwallacepub.co.uk The William Wallace is a family run pub nestling beneath the historic National Wallace Monument from which we take our name. The National Wallace Monument  provides a dramatic backdrop to the pub. Visitors to the Monument often drop in for a refreshment after climbing to the  top of the 140 year old tower and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. www.rhill98.freeserve.co.uk   (308 words)

Images of William Wallace Tourist figures at the National Wallace Monument went up by 156 per cent in the year since Braveheart hit the screen, with nearly 40 per cent of visitors saying they were there because of the film. Christine Brownlee, the manager of the monument, told me of two elderly American ladies who saw Braveheart on a Tuesday night in Boston, caught a Wednesday afternoon flight to Glasgow and by opening time on Thursday morning were on the doorstep, all set to toil up its 246 steps, in spite of jet-lag. But by the time the foundation stone of his monument was laid in Stirling in 1861, he had become a kingly figure, a preserver of the status quo. www.magicdragon.com /Wallace/Wallace7.html   (739 words)

National Wallace Monument William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson in the Oscar-winning movie Braveheart, is commemorated in the 220ft high tower of the National Wallace Monument. The massive two-handed weapon bears the legend, "The sword that seem'd fit for archangel to wield, was light in his terrible hand." In an exhibition, Wallace tells his own dramatic story as he faces execution in London. On display is the warrior hero's battlesword with which he "made great room about him" in the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where the Scots army defeated the English in 1297. www.visitscotland.com /library/wallacemonument?view=Standard   (146 words)

The Abbey Inn - Cambuskenneth National Wallace Monument Abbey Craig, 1 m north east of town centre, via Causewayhead. Situated a mile south of Abbey Craig and the Wallace Monument, Cambuskenneth may have been named after Kennth McAlpin who defeated the Picts at the battle of Logie in the ninth century. Below, three halls or chambers house Wallace’s famous double-handed broadsword, a talking head where you can ‘meet’ Wallace and learn of his struggles to free Scotland from English rule, and a Scottish Hall of Heroes. www.abbey-inn-homeweb.co.uk /4685.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*   (470 words)

Fly the flag for Wallace - Salmond — SNP - Scottish National Party The monument marks the spot, where it is said Sir William Wallace watched the approaching English army before the battle of Falkirk. Even when the Wallace monument was built in the 19th century, every penny was raised by public subscription. Fly the flag for Wallace - Salmond — SNP - Scottish National Party www.snp.org /snpnews/2005/snp_press_release.2005-08-07.1864576555   (333 words)

Pictures of Stirling Bridge, Wallace Monument The Wallace National Monument was erected in the Victorian era. Wallace foresaw the advantage of the old and narrow Stirling Bridge and drew the English onto it. Another major inaccuracies of the movie was that William Wallace never met nor had an affair with Isabelle of France, Edward II's wife. www.scotland-flavour.co.uk /stirling.html   (427 words)

The Sword of William Wallace In 1888, the sword was transferred from Dunbarton Castle to the new Wallace Monument. During its stay at the Wallace Monument, the sword was stolen twice: once by suffragettes and another time by a man who hid it in a chimney. The fact that the King recognized it as Wallace's sword in 1505 greatly increases the probability that it is the weapon used seven hundred years ago by Scotland's national hero, William Wallace. www.tartans.com /articles/wallacewilliamsword.html   (685 words)

Official Website of The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland: Group Visit Information It commemorates the life of Sir William Wallace, who led the struggle for Scottish independence at the end of the 13th Century, and whose place in history was secured after his conquest of the English at The Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. The themed exhibition areas within The Monument, and The Monument Crown, with its outstanding views, are accessed by a spiral staircase, with a total of 246 steps. However the unique features of The Monument, and its outstanding setting on The Abbey Craig, mean that it has a wide appeal to groups of all types. www.nationalwallacemonument.com /groups.htm   (529 words)

Official Website of The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland Open all year, The National Wallace Monument is packed with fascinating exhibits and displays - so come and visit one of the country's most magnificent sights, and meet Scotland's national hero - William Wallace. La campagna di Wallace per l'indipendenza della Scozia è rievocata in tutta la sua drammaticità in una cornice spettacolare. In dieser spektakulären Umgebung wird Wallaces dramatischer Feldzug für die Freiheit Schottlands zu neuem Leben erweckt. www.nationalwallacemonument.com   (427 words)

Serenery: 428 Stirling Bridge & the Wallace Monument In the distance, on Abbey Craig, stands the Wallace Monument, built to honor this national hero. Although later defeated in turn by Edward, Wallace, Scotland's Braveheart, was named the "Guardian of the Realm" by Robert the Bruce for his victory. This 15th century bridge is near the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where William Wallace first defeated Edward I of England in 1297. www.serenery.com /428Stirling.html   (147 words)

Wallace's Monument - [Sunday Herald] Wallace's political influences were partly the writings of former Inverness MP Lord Russell Johnston, and partly his Christian faith, nurtured in a Kirk-going family, Scripture Union and Boys' Brigade. It was Buggins's turn that made Wallace the party's Scottish spokesman in the Commons 10 years ago, and it took him weeks to decide if he wanted to do it. South of the Border, Wallace is more of a party hero than in Scotland, representing their route back to credibility. www.sundayherald.com /30526   (2113 words)

Official Website of The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland: Latest News, Special Events & Information From April to September The Monument is the setting for regular live performances by costumed actors - bringing to life Sir William Wallace and the characters of his time. Unique dramatic performances, enhanced by live traditional Scottish music, interpreting and commemorating the life of Sir William Wallace, who was executed in London on 23rd August 1305. Wallace's Heel - defending his campaign for Scottish freedom, Wallace comes face to face with King Edward I www.nationalwallacemonument.com /latest.htm   (203 words)

National Wallace Monument on AboutBritain.com The National Wallace Monument is located just outside Stirling - and is signposted from the city centre and from the A91. The Monument is a stop on the City Sightseeing Stirling Tour, which operates regularly throughout the peak Summer season, serving the city centre, Stirling Railway Station, and Stirling Old Town Jail. A climb to the top of the monument gives you magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and a feeling of total 'freedom' as you learn about its history. www.aboutbritain.com /NationalWallaceMonument.htm   (594 words)

William Wallace's REAL sword - jpg The sword remained there for 600 years until it was transferred to the National Wallace Monument in 1888. After Wallace was captured in 1305 he was imprisoned at Dumbarton Castle by it's Governor, Sir John Menteith, until his execution. William Wallace must have been a very large individual to carry (much less use) such a weapon. www.brad.coolidge.com /vacation/12.htm   (214 words)

National Wallace Monument, an Attraction in Stirling, Stirlingshire. Search for Stirlingshire Attractions. All the drama of his campaign for freedom is captured at The National Wallace Monument - proudly standing on the Abbey Craig, overlooking the city of Stirling. National Wallace Monument, an Attraction in Stirling, Stirlingshire. When the two countries faced each other at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, Scotland was led to victory by a figure destined to become a national hero - William Wallace. www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=27176   (214 words)

Places to Visit in Scotland - Wallace Monument The Wallace Monument is situated on the top of Abbey Craig, overlooking the river Forth and the Forth Valley. The monument is 220 feet high, 54 square feet at its base, with the tower 36 square feet. The design of the monument is in the Scottish "Baronial" style and represented a Scottish Medieval tower, rising from a courtyard, with a representation on the top of the Crown Royal of Scotland. www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitwallace.htm   (214 words)

The National Wallace Monument , Stirling On 24 June 1861 a crowd of 80,000 attended the ceremony to lay the foundation stone for the National Wallace Monument. The Wallace Monument was built on Abbey Craig, near the spot where Wallace and Murray surveyed the ground before the battle of Stirling Bridge. In 1887 the first busts in the Hall of Heroes were unveiled and this statue of Wallace by D W Stevenson was added to the outside of the monument. www.photogold.co.uk /walltwo.html   (214 words)

National Wallace Monument - Review: "A fitting monument to a Scottish legend." Wallace monument is situated at the foot of the Ochil hills near Stirling. This led to the formation of a National Monument Committee that was to build monuments to commemorate Scottish history. The foundation stone of the monument was laid in 1863 but it was not completed until 1869. www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/national-wallace-monument/265230   (214 words)

National Wallace Monument on AboutBritain.com national hero and Hollywood legend, Sir William Wallace at the spectacular 220 foot high National Wallace Monument, completed in 1869. It has resided at the National Wallace Monument since 1888. A climb to the top of the monument gives you magnificent views of the surrounding countryside and a feeling of total 'freedom' as you learn about its history. www.aboutbritain.com /NationalWallaceMonument.htm   (214 words)

National Wallace Monument The Marchioness of Annandale was at Lochwood as late as June 1706, and she wrote a letter from there to the Earl of Marchmont. By the late 1600s, Lochwood was outmoded as a residence and its owner, the Earl of Annandale, spent most of his time in Edinburgh on government business. In his gallows humor, Robert Maxwell stated that he burned Lochwood so that Lady Johnstone might have light to put on her hood! www.electricscotland.com /historic/castles/lochwood.htm   (214 words)

B&B near Stirling in Scotland close to Stirling Castle & William Wallace monument. Edinburgh Glasgow and the Trossachs only a short drive away B&B near Stirling in Scotland close to Stirling Castle & William Wallace monument. Edinburgh Glasgow and the Trossachs only a short drive away Il cottage di Hillview è posizionato idealmente per accesso in Scozia centrale, essendo soltanto 7 minuti guidi dall'autostrada M9 ed allora da soltanto 35 minuti sia da Glasgow che da Edinburgh. hillview-cottage.com /Italy.html   (214 words)

Hotels near National Wallace Monument The 220ft tower was completed in 1869, and Sir William Wallace's two-handed sword is preserved inside. Situated in Motherwell, 5 mins from M74, close to Glasgow and Edinburgh, ideal for Highlands. The guest house is situated in an ideal location whatever your reasons for choosing to st... www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/hotels-near-attractions/1075-8.html   (214 words)

Official Website of The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland Open all year, The National Wallace Monument is packed with fascinating exhibits and displays - so come and visit one of the country's most magnificent sights, and meet Scotland's national hero - William Wallace. Official Website of The National Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland La campagna di Wallace per l'indipendenza della Scozia è rievocata in tutta la sua drammaticità in una cornice spettacolare. www.nationalwallacemonument.com   (427 words)

Stirling, Scotland Tour 2001 Sir William Wallace Monument After his capture by the Sheriff of Dumbarton in 1305, Wallace's mighty two handed broad sword was traditionally kept at Dumbarton Castle until 1869, when it was fittingly placed in the new National Wallace Monument. Stirling, Scotland Tour 2001 Sir William Wallace Monument It is reasonable to assume that in order to wield a sword of this size Wallace would have had to be of considerable stature, at least 6 foot 6 inches in height. www.thistlegroup.net /scotland2001/wallace.html   (304 words)

Scotsman.com News - Features - Who is the real Wallace? Cut to the National Wallace Monument on Abbey Craig, Stirling, where, under the Victorian gothic tower which houses the hero's (alleged) sword, tourists are queuing up to have their photographs taken beside another statue of him, or rather of the ubiquitous Mel Gibson, who irrevocably left his stamp on the popular image of Wallace. Wallace is supposed to have told the future king that he was prepared to die for his country, whereas the Scottish nobility had been corrupted by luxury. The imposing red sandstone figure of Sir William Wallace has a classical look to him, with his tight-curled beard and winged helmet, as he glares southward towards the Auld Enemy. news.scotsman.com /features.cfm?id=1806372005   (1618 words)

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