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The Ring of Steel

The Ring of Steel is a popular name for the security and surveillance cordon surrounding the City of London. The term was coined from an earlier stage of the Troubles when the center of Belfast was fortified against attacks. The roads entering the City are very narrow and force drivers to slow down and be recorded by CCTV cameras. These types of roads normally have a concrete median box with a sentry box where police can stand guard and watch traffic.