Wallace Monument, Victorian Gothic tower in Stirling, Scotland
The Wallace Monument is a Victorian Gothic tower in Stirling, Scotland, standing on Abbey Craig hill roughly 220 meters above sea level. The sandstone structure ends at the top with a crown-shaped viewing gallery offering wide views over the valley below.
The tower was completed in 1869 after eight years of construction to commemorate the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. Funding came from Scotland and also from other countries, including Italy.
The name honors William Wallace, a leader from the late 13th century, whose longsword visitors can see today in a chamber of the tower. The Hall of Heroes displays busts of Scottish figures from different periods, reflecting pride in the nation's past.
The climb to the viewing gallery follows a narrow spiral staircase with 246 steps, which may be difficult for people with limited mobility. Once at the top, visitors see the Forth valley and hills to the north.
The location on Abbey Craig was the point from which William Wallace observed King Edward I's army in September 1297 before the Battle of Stirling Bridge began. Today visitors can overlook the old bridge and the River Forth from there.
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