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Fences — not as much in evidence now as in years gone by. But those who think a custom-made iron fence would enhance the grounds could try calling on a blacksmith.
Blacksmithing is a dying trade, according to Roger Scott, president of Custom Ironworks Inc., Union, Ky. But he is proud to be a thirdgeneration blacksmith in his familyowned business, which specializes in iron fencing and gates.
“Very few people are doing this any more,” says Mr. Scott, adding that his company has designed and erected fences for clients ranging from Pennsylvania’s Villanova University to actor Jack Nicholson.
From the Custom Ironworks brochure:
Fences have been part and parcel of town and village living since the days of the early settlers when cows and sheep had to be kept from eating up the garden and flowers.
What became essential by way of necessity opened the way for an artistic touch. The fence soon related to the house as a frame to a picture.
The fence is an extension of the architecture of the house. The grounds of the Victorian home were almost always bordered by ornate fence.
As the era progressed, these fences became larger and more complex to directly demonstrate the wealth of their builders.
Fence serves a double purpose-it provides protection (from) intrusion on private property and
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