Stone from birthplace of Sir Hans Sloane at Killyleagh
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Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 4 Sep 2009
This stone inscribed "1637 GS MW" was part of the house where Sir Hans Sloane was born. When the area was redeveloped the stone was built into a wall nearby with a commemorative plaque.