This sculpture, by Martin Heron, stands in the middle of the roundabout near the Union Bridge J2764 : The Union Bridge, Lisburn (2). The needle represents the linen industry. The “thread” reads “If you get lost just stop and ask for directions”.
J2664 : An unusual object in Lisburn I have seen one of these before, in China. The ball was 'floating' and rotating in water that was gushing up from below. I wonder if this once had water too?