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There has been a church on this site since 1623, when Sir Fluke Conway built his Castle and a church which gained Cathedral status in 1663. The present building dating from the 1720s. At the heart of Lisburn’s Conservation Area, the Cathedral links local heritage with major global events, including the American War of Independence (USA250), the 1798 United Irishmen, the 1920 murder of DI Oswald Swanzy in Market Square, the Huguenots and the rise of the linen industry. Memorial windows commemorate Sir Richard Wallace, Sir Milne Barbour and Charles Craig MP.
The surrounding graveyard draws attention to the challenges of caring for historic burial grounds, many now regarded as heritage at risk. Notable burials include Louis Crommelin and Sir George Rawdon. A visit offers a powerful connection to shared history, memory and place.
