Historic Armagh watchtower demolished

Another milestone in the North's search for normality was reached today when the last British army watchtower in south Armagh was demolished.

Historic Armagh watchtower demolished

Another milestone in the North's search for normality was reached today when the last British army watchtower in south Armagh was demolished.

The observation post has towered above the police station in Crossmaglen village square for 15 years - built to stand guard over police officers and soldiers who could only travel in and out of the base by helicopter - and once there live in bomb proof underground bunkers.

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