William Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland
William Wallace (died 1305), Commander of the Scottish army at the battles of Stirling Bridge (1297) and Falkirk (1298). Wallace defeated the English in 1297 at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, however he was badly defeated in a savage battle at Falkirk, after which Wallace went into hiding.
Wallace was eventually captured in 1305, judged to be guilty of treason (even though he had never sworn allegiance to Edward I), and executed. His betrayal has been linked to Robert the Bruce.
The Wallace monument, built in the nineteenth century, holds Wallace's sword and marks the location of the Scottish forces before the battle of Stirling Bridge.
