WW May FENCES have taken on a decorative function now although historically they were to contain domestic animals or define land holdings Strung wire fences followed the stump fences and the stone fences that were built from handily available materials for the pioneers There are still a few stump and stone fences but new materials and new designs are evident some less sturdy but more decorative Throughout Halton these are a few examples of the artistry and history in fencing Staff photos by Steven Dills