According to Bardon, the Lisburn Road was begun in 1817 and completed in 1821. There are however various references to the Lisburn Road even before that including this one from an advertisement: "Also, Four Acres of Town Parks, immediately adjoining the New Bridge on the Lisburn Road held by Lease from Henry Joy, Esq. for 21 Years, from May 1795". Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Monday 07 September 1807.