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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NN0_sir-john-de-graeme-memorial_Falkirk-GB.html
(Front)
This Memorial Fountain
is erected
near the spot where
Sir John De Graeme Fell
(Back)
Presented by
Robert Dollar ESQ,
of San Francisco
To Falkirk his native town
in honour of
Sir John De Graeme
and his men
who fell in
The Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMZ_captain-william-edmonstone-and-the-dollar-family_Falkirk-GB.html
This is the tomb of Captain William Edmonstone of Cambuswallace, killed at the Battle of Falkirk in 1746. It also honours the family of Falkirk-born, US shipping millionaire, Robert Dollar who gifted 13 bells to hang in the church tower
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMY_the-bute-memorial_Falkirk-GB.html
The 3rd Marquess of Bute erected this Celtic cross in 1877 to the gallant men of Bute'. They died to a man defending their leader, Sir John Stewart, at the Battle of Falkirk, in 1298 during the Wars of Independence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMW_the-parish-church-graveyard_Falkirk-GB.html
The graveyard was cleared in the 1960s leaving only a handful of memorials of historical significance. The grave of Sir John de Graeme who died at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298 fighting alongside William Wallace is surrounded by a decorative …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMV_sir-john-de-graeme_Falkirk-GB.html
Sir John de Graeme, William Wallace's right hand man, died during the Battle of Falkirk, when the English defeated Wallace in 1298. Victorian admirers honoured de Graeme's tomb with a wrought iron canopy and replica sword.
'They carried him wit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMT_forth-clyde-ship-canal_Camelon-GB.html
Constructed:
Grangemouth to Glasgow - 1768-77
Glasgow to Bowling 1785-90
Closed: 1963 - - - Re-opened: 2001
Engineers: J. Smeaton, R. Mackell, R. Whitworth
This canal, which in addition to inland traffic, accommodated full-masted coastal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NMS_alt-clut_Dumbarton-GB.html
Over the past 1,500 years the rock has served as the centre of the British kingdom of Strathclyde, a medieval frontier post, and on occasion, a royal residence.
Following the 1715 Jacobite Rising it became a garrison fortress, its impressive de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NC9_betrayed-captured_Glasgow-GB.html
(Main plaque:)
This memorial erected 1900 A.D. By public subscription is to mark the site of the house in which the hero of Scotland was basely betrayed and captured about midnight on 5th August 1305 when alone with his faithful friend and co pa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N6Z_caisteal-ainmeal-urchadain_GB.html
The greatest castle of the Scottish Highlands stands before you. Within its ruined walls, you can discover stories of the remarkable people who lived here, learn more about some of the dramatic chapters in Scotland's history and share memorable vi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N6K_london-wall_London-GB.html
This is one of the most impressive surviving section of London's former city wall.
The lower part, with its characteristic tile bonding courses, was built by the Romans around 200 AD. Its purpose may have been as much to control passage of goods…