Wallaces Monument
- In memory of William Wallace - model - made with deep mined british coal
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Made with deep mined coal - the more you look at Wallaces Monument the more you see and discover |
| Dimensions (measured at the widest points) Approx.
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- Length 11.50 (cm) About
4 1/2 (inches) left to right
- Height 15.50 (cm) About
6 1/4
(inches) top to bottom
- Width 8.50 (cm) About
3 1/4
(inches) front to back
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Wallaces Monument |
Inspired by history - Wallaces Monument will bring you hours of pleasure and represents excellent value for money
Wallaces Monument will provide a remarkable addition to the collection of any Coal mining enthusiast
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In stock - normally despatched within 24hrs
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Our stock code : CR1213 |
| Dimensions (measured at the widest points) Approx.
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- Length 11.50 (cm) About
4 1/2 (inches) left to right
- Height 15.50 (cm) About
6 1/4
(inches) top to bottom
- Width 8.50 (cm) About
3 1/4
(inches) front to back
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In memory of William Wallace
Wallaces Monument
This Victorian Gothic tower was opened in 1869 to commemorate Scotland's greatest freedom fighter, Sir William Wallace (1267-1305).
The monument was funded by public subscription, and donations poured in from expatriate Scots around the world. Support came from many European leaders, including the Italian patriot, Garibaldi.
In 1296, Edward I of England invaded Scotland and the Scottish Wars of Independence began. William Wallace began a guerrilla campaign against the English and became known as the hammer and scourge of the English.
On 11th september, 1297, the Scots defeated the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
After defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, Wallace was betrayed and captured. He was hanged, drawn and quartered in London in 1305, and has since become a symbol for Scotland and Freedom.
The monument is on the Abbey Craig, a rocky crag from which Wallace watched the English army gather on the South side of Stirling Bridge.
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