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Tomb of Sir John de Graem

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A historic site

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There are many details in the film Braveheart which are either invented or are completely unknown. One of the features of the battles fought by William Wallace was the loss of his right hand men. At the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew Murray lost his life, and Sir John de Graeme was killed in the Battle of Falkirk. Unlike in the case of Murray, Graeme's tomb is still preserved, and is one of the most historically interesting places in the city.

It was restored in the Victorian era, a time of revived Scottish nationalist sentiment. Today it is protected by a fence, and you can see a replica of Graeme's sword.

Once again it's a bit funny how this corner of such historical importance is almost unnoticed. It is worth remembering the only historical record that describes the arrival of the body of Sir John de Graeme: "Fawkyrk graith'd Intp him in sepoulture" ... yes, it was better to be Wallace's left hand, as they always remained alive!
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