We saw many of these sangars while in Northern Ireland. Some of them were still staffed by the military. The landscape of Northern Ireland continues to change with the recent negotiations in St. Andrew's and the corporation between the nationalist and the local police force.
"Sangar dismantling brings normality to Crossmaglen
For the small Crossmaglen community, yesterday's historic event was long overdue. Those who turned out to see the dismantling of the last significant military structure in south Armagh were nothing short of delighted. For more than 30 years the armoured sangar was the Army's base in what was often referred to as 'bandit country'. Yesterday's historic dismantling was part of the Armed Forces' withdrawal of security infrastructure throughout Northern Ireland. It's expected that the removal of the sangar will be completed by March 31."
Photographs by Alastair McBroom
