Historical Markers in Renfrewshire, Scotland

By Brandon Fletcher, May 31, 2013

The Memorial Marker

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1 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire, Johnstone — The Memorial — William Wallace Birthplace —

This granite monument was erected in 1912 through the efforts of the London Renfrewshire Society. The column is carved from a single piece of stone. The architects were John C T Murray and J Andrew Minty. The panels illustrating important events in . . . — — Map (db m86407) HM

2 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire, Johnstone — The Yew Tree, The Wallace Oak, and The Cult of William Wallace —

The Yew Tree This tree is known locally as the Wallace Yew. It is thought to be 300 years old. It has been surveyed and a programme of treatment is under way to improve its health. The Wallace Oak An ancient oak which stood by . . . — — Map (db m86456) HM

3 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire, Johnstone — Welcome to the traditional site of William Wallace's birthplace —

Wallace was a hero of Scotland's Wars of Independence against England during the 13th and 14th centuries. Recent archaeological work on this site proves that during the 13th/14th centuries there was a significant fortified structure here . . . — — Map (db m86406) HM

4 ► United Kingdom, Scotland, Renfrewshire, Johnstone — William Wallace Birthplace Memorial — Elderslie, Scotland —

Welcome to the traditional site of William Wallace's birthplace. Wallace was a hero of Scotland's Wars of Independence against England during the 13th and 14th centuries. Recent archaeological work on this site proves that during the . . . — — Map (db m85741) HM