page_title: Wallace Oak (Torwood)
hierarchical_section_title: Wallace Oak (Torwood)
caption_attribution_description: English: Wallace Oak, Torwood by A Nasmyth c. 1830
context_page_description: The Wallace Oak was a tree in Torwood, Scotland. it is thought to have been part of the Torwood ancient woodland and has been linked to pre-Christian druidic worship. The tree became associated with the Scottish independence leader William Wallace. Its hollow trunk is reputed to have served him as a headquarters, hiding place and sleeping quarters. By the 17th-century the tree was being used to make souvenirs due to its association with Wallace. By 1830 it was described as badly affected by the removal of timber, being reduced to a single stump. Timber being scarce above ground its roots were also dug up for souvenirs and the tree was dead by 1835.
context_section_description: The Wallace Oak was a tree in Torwood, Scotland.  it is thought to have been part of the Torwood ancient woodland and has been linked to pre-Christian druidic worship.  The tree became associated with the Scottish independence leader William Wallace.  Its hollow trunk is reputed to have served him as a headquarters, hiding place and sleeping quarters.  By the 17th-century the tree was being used to make souvenirs due to its association with Wallace.  By 1830 it was described as badly affected by the removal of timber, being reduced to a single stump.  Timber being scarce above ground its roots were also dug up for souvenirs and the tree was dead by 1835.
caption: Engraving of Alexander Nasmyth's 1771 drawing of the tree
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