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Wallace Tower is a late medieval defensive structure located in Angus, Scotland, associated with Scottish resistance during the wars of independence. The tower forms part of the fortified landscape of medieval Scotland and reflects the architectural traditions of its period through its robust stone construction designed for military purposes. Its historical significance lies in its connection to the context of medieval Scottish warfare and territorial control, though detailed documentary records of its specific construction date and original builders remain limited in the available scholarly sources. The monument survives as evidence of the defensive architecture employed during the later medieval period in eastern Scotland.
Wallace Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5436. View the official record →
Wallace Tower is a late medieval defensive structure located in Angus, Scotland, associated with Scottish resistance during the wars of independence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5436.
Wallace Tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5436.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mylnefield, ring ditch and souterrain 595m ESE of (7.2 km), St Peter's Church & graveyard, Invergowrie (7.4 km), East Pilmore,timber building 150m ESE of (7.5 km).
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