Church of the Holy Rude Information Plaque commemorating 1651 siege of Stirling Castle

Memorial Type:

Information Board

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Inscription:

Begun in the early 15th century and still with its original oak roof beams, this is one of Scotland's finest medieval churches. Tradition says that James IV may have helped masons build the later eastern end during the early 16th century. In 1567 the infant James VI was crowned here, by which time the church was a reformed place of worship. Bullet marks on the tower may date from a siege of the castle by Cromwell's troops in 1651.

Allegiance:

Neutral

Condition:

Good

Condition Description:

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Memorial Notes:

Associated to bullet impact marks on the upper eaves of the spire to the Church of the Holy Rude.

Submitted by Warwick Louth