Infamous Belfast watchtower to be dismantled

Work to dismantle one of the most infamous army watchtowers in Northern Ireland will get under way today.

Infamous Belfast watchtower to be dismantled
Tue, 02 Aug, 2005 - 08:10

Work to dismantle one of the most infamous army watchtowers in Northern Ireland will get under way today.

The Divis Towers, in Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams’ west Belfast constituency, is a residential building and prominent landmark on the city skyline.

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