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Bannockburn is a village immediately south of the city of Stirling in Scotland . It is named after the Bannock Burn , a stream running through the village before flowing into the River Forth . ''Burn'' is the Lowland Scots word for a stream and 'Bannock' is a type of unleavened bread. Marshy land surrounding the Bannock Burn was the site of the Battle Of Bannockburn fought in 1314 - one of the pivotal battles of the 13th/14th century Wars Of Independence between Scotland and England . A large monument and visitor centre is located near the site of the battle. A circular-arch stone Bridge , built by engineer Thomas Telford , spans the burn downstream of the battle site. Growth of both Stirling and Bannockburn during the 19th and 20th centuries means that the two now form a contiguous conurbation, and Bannockburn was latterly incorporated into the city (then Royal Burgh ) of Stirling. The 2001 census population for the area covered by Bannockburn Community Council {Link without Title} was 7352. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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