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William Wallace plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This commemorative plaque records: Site of The Kirk O' The Forest where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland 1298. In the Murray aisle of the present building, lie the maternal ancestors of Franklin D Roosevelt 32nd President of the U.S.A.

From the Open Plaques record 39906

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