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In our pursuit of domestic privacy and security, it stands to reason that the construction of a fence around our home or place of residence would be an entirely worthwhile pursuit. That being said, this simple act carries ramifications that are entirely unique to its design, namely the consequences incurred when erecting a fence that is simply too high.

It seems that time truly does heal all wounds. According to recent reports, the fencing which had previously surrounded one of South Africa's most notorious prisons at Robben Island is now being used to create bespoke jewellery. 

What do you think of when the word “fence” is mentioned? Maybe the white picket fences of the American dream and stories of Tom Sawyer, perhaps the high security fences in that prison movie you just watched, or possibly the unattractive fence that sticks out for all the wrong reasons in your neighbourhood? Whatever images are conjured up, it can be surprising to some that the issue of fences has important implications in a wide range of situations, both positive and negative.