The peace lines were erected in Belfast in the early 70's during the height of The Troubles (an era of heavy political conflict throughout Northern Ireland) to divide the fighting and lower tensions between closely situated Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods.
They were intended to be temporary structures while the British government found another solution, although due to their effectiveness they became permanent structures and many more were built in other parts of Northern Ireland.
What do YOU think about them still existing today?
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BELFAST TELEGRAPH: PEACE WALLS
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