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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Iron Gates

I recently took a trip to Emerald Isle for a Beach house vacation with some blogging friends. I must say it was a trip of a lifetime. Too much fun for one person to ever experience. There is the small historical town of Beaufort on this island. While visiting there we went to the cemetery. I know that sounds a bit morbid, but there is so much history to be told there. I took a few pictures of the iron work there. I love old iron work and the craftsmanship  that it took to produce such pieces.
2010 june North Carolina Puttzer's trip 029 (600x800)
I loved how the moss was growing on this post and fence giving it such a wonderful patina.
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This gate and fence was so intricate with beautiful details.
2010 june North Carolina Puttzer's trip 045 (800x600)
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The wealthy had their own family plots surrounded by fences and gates with the family name on the gate.

I hope you enjoyed some of the intricate work on the iron gates and fences. It just fascinates me. I love using old pieces like these in my garden as seen in this post. Iron gates can also be used as interior decorative pieces. I will do a post on that in the future.
“Enjoy the Process” Of:
Finding interesting ironwork in unusual places.
Kathysue