Wallace Monument

The Wallace National Monument was opened in 1869, in memory of William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish folk hero. Situated just outside of Stirling, Scotland, it stands 220 feet high upon the hilltop of Abbey Craig, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of English king Edward I, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

The monument is open to the general public, and inside there is a continuous flight of 246 steps leading to the viewing platform at the top, affording stunning views of the Ochil valley.

On display inside the monument is what was probably Wallace's original sword, a 5 foot 4 inch-long claymore.

External links

• Undiscovered Scotland: The Wallace Monument [1]

See also: Wallace Monument, 1869, Battle of Stirling Bridge, Claymore, Edward I of England, English people, Ochil Hills, Scotland, Stirling, William Wallace