Until 1297 the heavily armed and mounted knight had been an invincible force on the battlefield. Stirling Bridge was the first battle in Europe to see a common army of spearmen defeat a feudal host.

But what did he do to become a legend? And does he merit this status? This is the Wallace Monument in Stirling, in Scotland. It's a celebration of a great Scottish hero, William Wallace.

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Predating the William Wallace monument in Stirling by more than 50 years, the statue was sculpted from local sandstone by John Smith of Darnick. Wallace is depicted in medieval Scottish armour ...

including views to and from Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.” The base – also known as Forthside Barracks – was built as an ordnance depot in 1899 and was purchased by Stirling ...

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Near Stirling Castle he arrives at a narrow ... The Scots were encamped on the Abbey Craig, where the National Wallace Monument stands today. Their army was predominantly infantry armed with ...