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In
1298 William Wallace and the Scottish army fought the English here (and lost)
in possibly one of the largest battles ever seen in Britain!
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Falkirk
lies on what would have been the Northern Frontier of the Roman Empire, the
most enduring memorial to this is the Antonine Wall. |
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The Steeple in the High Street has been a symbol of Falkirk for over
400 years. Discover here the chequered history of Falkirk's most popular
landmark. |
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For centuries, Falkirk
has played a pivotal role in Scottish history. Located in the very heart of
the country between the two main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Falkirk
has witnessed its fair share of historic events.
The
northern most point of the ancient Roman empire was marked by the building of
the Antonine Wall right through the area, and
William Wallace fought the English here (and lost) at the First
Battle of Falkirk - possibly one of the largest battles ever in Britain!
There
are many more surprises in store as you uncover Falkirk's distinctly different
history.
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