FENCE FACTS The term “picket” from a white picket fence dates back to the 1600s and has its origins in the French word “piquer” which means “to pierce”. The piercing appearance of the pointy shape of the picket is, therefore, aptly named.
In ancient times, the cheapest alternative to erecting a fence was to dig a deep ditch or trench and fill it with water. This kind of fence was called a moat, and was used to keep attackers at bay.
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