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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE MONUMENT | Wallace Monument Wallace Monument Wallace Monument |
Revd. [Reverend] R. J. Johnstone Mr. Robert France Mr. Thomas Maxwell |
133.13 | The proposal for rearing on the Abbey Craig a monument in honour of National Patriot, Sir William Wallace, was inaugurated at a great national meeting, held in the Kings Park, Stirling, on the 24th June, 1856. The first stone was laid on the 24th June, 1861. The monument is to be erected solely by public subscription. As yet only the foundation course is laid. It is to be two hundred and twenty feet in height, and will combine strength with elegance of design. |
| CAMP (Remains of) | Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) Camp (remains of) |
Revd. [Reverend] R. J. Johnstone Mr. Robert France Mr. Thomas Maxwell |
133.13 | A camp on the hill called Abbey Craig where the Scottish Army were posted under Wallace the night before the engagement, when the Earl of Surrey and Hugh Cressingham advanced to the battle on the 12th September, 1297. The scene of action appears to have been about the place now called Corntown. The present monument in honour of the National Patriot Sir William Wallace is now erecting on this Camp. |
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