Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wallace Monument
Wallace Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wallace Monument is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower.
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From the Wikipedia article
The National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a 67 m (220 ft) tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands. On entry there are 246 steps to the final observation platform, with three exhibition rooms within the body of the tower. The tower is not accessible to disabled visitors.
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Background
History
The tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. The campaign was begun in Glasgow in 1851 by Rev Charles Rogers, who was joined by William Burns. Burns took sole charge from around 1855 following Rogers' resignation. In addition to public subscription, it was partially funded by contributions from a number of foreign donors, including Italian national leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Victorian Gothic monument was created by architect John Thomas Rochead. The foundation stone was laid in 1861 by the Duke of Atholl in his role as Grand Master Mason of Scotland, with a short speech given by Sir…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8977, -4.1859
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G33 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Established
- 1869
- Official site
- nationalwallacemonument.com
Sources
- osm: node/395051897 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wallace Monument (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wallace Monument?
- Wallace Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G33 1TG).
- When was Wallace Monument built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Is Wallace Monument a listed building?
- Wallace Monument is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Wallace Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G33 1TG. It sits within the Glasgow North East parliamentary constituency.