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Place nameFalkirk
Other namesFawkirk, Eaglais Bhreac, Varia Capella
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude56
Longitude-3.8
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
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Noted as site of two Anglo-Scottish battles; in 1298, Edward I defeated Scottish forces led by Wallace & in 1746, Scots were victorious; royal burgh from 1646 until Rebellion of 1715; ironworks, coal mining & coach building developed in 18th & 19th cen.
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