How much did it cost to build the Wallace monument (Scotland)?
220 feet (67m) high, this Victorian Gothic tower was opened in 1869 to commemorate Scotland’s greatest freedom fighter, Sir William Wallace (1267-1305). It was funded by public subscription, and donations poured in from expatriate Scots around the world. Support came from many European leaders, including the Italian patriot, Garibaldi. The monument is 220 feet high, 54 square feet at its base, with the tower 36 square feet. The walls are 16/18 feet at their thickest, tapering to 5 feet thick at their thinnest. It is estimated that there were in excess of 30,000 tons of stones used in the construction. A funding campaign had been launched throughout Europe, eliciting support from any leaders, including the Italian patriot Garibaldi. Donations were pouring in from expatriate Scots on every continent, and by 1859 the sum of £3,387 had been raised. It was decided to commission the architect J T Rockhead to design and build a fitting tribute. The monument was not completely finished until 1
