24 Fences, Walls and Hedges 



A box filled with stones is a common means of 

 balancing the weight of a wide gate 



on the same principle as those that are 

 braced. (See Fig. 10.) 



A concave top is a substitute for bracing that is 

 attractive in appearance 



Gate hinges may be cast or wrought iron 

 strap hinges for the informal gates and 



