The view towards Bessbrook from the Mountain Road
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The view towards Bessbrook from the Mountain Road
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 11 Apr 2014
During the Troubles Bessbrook was the hub of the security forces activity in the "Bandit Country" of South Armagh. Outposts were supplied and the area patrolled by helicopters from the base at Bessbrook Mill. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles_in_Bessbrook
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Image Location
Latitude
54.192155
Longitude
-6.393802