Wallace's Betrayal & Execution

Wallace was betrayed as he rode out from Glasgow for what he believed would be a private meeting with Robert the Bruce. However he was seized by the English army and his life layed in the hands of King Edward I.

Wallace's trial was on the 23rd of August, however the need for a trial was not necessary as it was evident that King Edward would pursue his aim of execution against William Wallace. However Edward did not want Wallace to recieve a trial as he wanted to secure his grip on Scotland and make sure Wallace's reputation was destroyed, though Wallace did recieve a trial in the end anyhow.

His punishment was extremley gruesome and disturbing as he was beheaded and dragged through the streets. He was then hanged but cut down before he was dead, this was seen as the rightful punishment for murder and robbery. Wallace's body was haked into four quarters for penalty of treason and was beheaded as a symbol of Wallace's status as an outlaw. His head was stuck on a pipe and sent to decorate London Bridge!

Two months later Robert the Bruce, was claimed the King of Scotland and it was said that he realised William Wallace's death had been wrong and felt guilty for betraying William.