Definition: Peace Lines

Peace Lines

Barricades that divide areas of Northern Ireland to help keep the peace. Also called Peace Walls as many are really walls.

 

These could apply to other places where similar barriers exist, but the term originated and is mostly associated with the complex situation in Northern Ireland. From the 99 Percent Invisible podcast episode below.

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