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'William Wallace's' church discovered

Archaeologists have discovered what they believe are the remains of a medieval church linked to the legendary Scottish warrior, William Wallace. Researchers using ground penetrating radar identified a small chapel buried in the ruins of a church in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. It's known that Wallace was honoured at a ceremony in the Borders after he defeated an invading English army in 1297. Colin Blane has visited the site.

(Photo: The graveyard at Selkirk's Auld Kirk. A medieval church is believed to be buried underneath it. Credit: Scottish Borders Council)

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