_spiles_
spiles This was the Garnish name for a fence that was built to keep back salt water dunes (sand) from coming over the roads that lay along the sea coast. During storms this light sand was often carried by waves over coastal roads. The spiles served the same purpose as modern snow-fences; to prevent...
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| Summary: | spiles This was the Garnish name for a fence that was built to keep back salt water dunes (sand) from coming over the roads that lay along the sea coast. During storms this light sand was often carried by waves over coastal roads. The spiles served the same purpose as modern snow-fences; to prevent drifts. Yes DICT CEN. DNE-cit JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY stamped but not used. |
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