Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Memorial
William Wallace Birthplace
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, May 31, 2013
1. The Memorial Marker
Wallace Raises the Scottish Standard
Edward of England's invasion of Scotland in 1296 left the country leaderless. King John (Baliol) of Scotland was imprisoned and the nobility were split by rival factions. In May 1297 William wallace "raised his head"* and killed the Sheriff of Lanark. *From Fordun's Chronicle of the Scottish Nation
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Wallace made his name by leading a series of lightning raids against key English targets. Joining forces with Sir Andrew Murray, he faced an English army at Stirling Bridge on 11th of September 1297. A sudden Scots charge trapped and routed the English force. Wallace followed this victory with an
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Wallace made Guardian of Scotland (1297-98)
Soon after their victory at Stirling Bridge in September 1297 Murray and Wallace were acting as Generals of the Kingdom of Scotland. Murray died of wounds later in 1297 and by the spring of 1298 the Community of the Realm recognised Wallace as sole Guardian. He proved to be a confident and successful political leader.
Wallace meets Bruce after the Battle of Falkirk
After his defeat at Falkirk, Wallace resigned the Guardianship but continued to serve as a field commander and as a diplomat in France and Italy. When the Scottish resistance collapsed in 1304 he fought on until his betrayal, capture, trial and execution in 1305. Robert the Bruce continued the struggle against the English and at Bannockburn in 1314 achieved victory, paving the way for Scotland's return to independence.
This is a special place for Scots. Please take care of it.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1297.
Location. 55° 50.135′ N, 4° 29.328′ W. Marker is in Johnstone, Scotland,
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, May 31, 2013
2. The Memorial Marker
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Scotland’s Glasgow & Clyde Valley. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Wallace Birthplace Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Yew Tree, The Wallace Oak, and The Cult of William Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the traditional site of William Wallace's birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Alt Clut (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); Lieut. Colonel James Clark (approx. 12.1 kilometers away).
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3. Wallace Raises the Scottish Standard Plaque
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4. The Battle of Stirling Bridge Plaque
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5. Wallace made Guardian of Scotland (1297-98) Plaque
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6. Wallace meets Bruce after the Battle of Falkirk Plaque
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7. Other Plaque not mentioned on Memorial Marker
This plaque is a replica of the marker that sits at the site of Wallace's execution in Smithfield, London
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8. Other Plaque not mentioned on Memorial Marker
Replica of a plate on the floor at Westminster Hall
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9. The Memorial Front-view
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10. The Memorial Back-view
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11. Wide View of Area
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
