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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Statue | Wellington's Statue (Pedestrian) |
Thomas Kier Esq. Thomas Stark Esq. Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 | A handsome Stone Statue of the late Duke of Wellington, Situated Adjacent to the Steeple in High Street. Was erected by Voluntary Subscriptions from the inhabitants of the Eastern District of the County of Stirling. It stands on a Stone Pedestal of About Six feet in height And represents the Great Duke Standing Alongside his favourite Charger, reconnoitering Napoleon's Army retreating from Waterloo. The Statue is enclosed by an Iron Paling, And from its neat Appearance is much Admired strangers |
| Market Cross | Site of MarKet Cross | Thomas Kier Esq. Thomas Stark Esq. Mr. Alexander Black |
030.03 | The Site of the Market Cross is Well defined by a Circle of paving Stones of About ten links in diameter, And is Situated Adjacent to the Steeple And to the Wellington Statue in High Street. In the Charter granted to the town in 1646, liberty was given to build a Market Cross, and the building above-mentioned was in all probability erected immediately after the granting of the Charter. there is no record in the Archives of the Burgh that would throw any light on the exact date of its erection or on its appearance as an edifice. it was removed about the beginning of the present Century. |
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[Page] 51Town of Falkirk -- 1/500
[Below Market Cross:]
" In the nonage of James the sixth; Scotland was
for some time governed by the Earl of Morton, a function
which, from the unpopularity of his measures, he was induced
to resign. Having, however, obtained possession of the King's
person, and of the Castle of Stirling his friends came to his
assistance, and the Earl pitched his camp at Falkirk. Thither
the Army of his enemies soon resorted. When ready to engage
a truce was agreed to, followed by a treaty, which was
published at the Market Crosses of Stirling and
Falkirk, on 14th August 1578." Stat. Acc. [Statstical Account]
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Alison James- Moderator, Molly Miller
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