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In 1859 he won his most important competition, that for the Wallace Monument in Stirling, which was completed in 1869. This went Â£5000 over budget which resulted in the bankruptcy of the contractor and Rochead never receiving his fee.
The Memorial was dedicated in June 1970, and was envisioned by architect Philip Johnson as an open tomb or cenotaph. The plain white walls appear to be free-floating, capturing the feeling of loss felt around the world following Kennedyâs assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963. By day, the floating white walls are reflected on the monumentâs gilt lettering. At night, the monument is a beautifully floodlit city landmark.