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Did you know there is an ancient standing stone nestled in the middle of a housing estate in Lisburn? Few people realise this piece of history can be seen on a green just off Young Street.

Lisburn man Freddie Gorman, who now lives in England, has a passion for history and on a recent visit back to his hometown he took the opportunity to visit the standing stone.

"Whilst researching for this current trip I discovered information about an archaeological survey that took place in the odd numbered side of Sloan Street in 2015," Freddie explained.

"The report stated that nothing of significance was found but the site was approximately 90m North from a 'Standing Stone'.

Freddie Gorman pictured at the ancient standing stone in Lisburn. Pic contributed by Freddie Gorman

"Because of the redevelopment of Young Street and Sloan Street I believed that the stone would be long gone but with further research I found the Standing Stone depicted in the print more or less in the same place.

"Google Street View confirmed it and on Thursday February 22, 2024 I had my photo taken at it.”

Freddie wondered what the standing stone was originally intended for and was hoping to find out more about it.

History lives on in Lisburn’s ancient Standing Stone