Wallace Monument completed at Stirling
- When
- 1869
- Where
- Abbey Craig
- Episodes
- 1
The National Wallace Monument, a 67-meter tower on Abbey Craig overlooking Stirling, Scotland, was completed in 1869. The structure commemorates Sir William Wallace, a medieval Scottish hero. The construction project incurred a total cost of £18,000, equivalent to approximately £1.8 million in 2024 currency.
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Background and detail
Background. The National Wallace Monument is a 67-meter tower situated on the shoulder of Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. The monument commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The construction project was completed in 1869, with a total cost of £18,000, equivalent to approximately £1.8 million in 2024 currency.
Construction. The National Wallace Monument was completed in 1869. The construction project incurred a total cost of £18,000, equivalent to approximately £1.8 million in 2024 currency. The monument is a 67-meter tower situated on the shoulder of Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland.
Commemoration. The National Wallace Monument commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The monument is a 67-meter tower situated on the shoulder of Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. The structure was completed in 1869, with a total cost of £18,000, equivalent to approximately £1.8 million in 2024 currency.
People involved
- Sir William Wallace · commemorated figure
Sources
- Wallace Monument Wikipedia
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