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By early afternoon on 26 June 1999, 1000 young people, aged 14 to 20 had assembled at Delamont Country Park to pull the largest megalith in the United Kingdom or Ireland into place.
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The stone was erected to create a landmark as a testament to young people's energy, industry and co-operation to mark the Millennium.
Erected on 26 June 1999 using the muscle power of 1000 young people, this project was awarded a Millennium Commission grant of £225,850.
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