Tower or folly
The National Wallace Monument
Abbey Craig, Stirling
The Wallace Monument stands on the crag where William Wallace is said to have watched the English army before the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. It is 67 metres tall, with 246 steps.
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- When
- Built 1861–1869
- Where
- 56.1385, -3.9165
- Group
- Towers & follies
Visiting
Open daily, with a shuttle bus up the hill.
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