Longkesh
Longkeshis a smallvillageinCounty Antrim,Northern Ireland,nearLisburn.In the2001 Censusit had a population of 201 people. It is situated in theLisburn City Councilarea.
Places of interest
[edit]Longkesh was the site ofLong Keshprison, later known as 'The Maze'. Formerly aRoyal Air ForceBase, the 140 ha (350-acre) prison hosted thousands of prisoners duringThe Troubles,several of whom died during a hunger strike. It has been announced that the prison will be redeveloped into a 'peace centre'.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^McDonald, Henry (18 April 2013)."Maze prison redevelopment gets green light".The Guardian.Retrieved30 August2021.
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