The split rail is different than these. I am familiar with the split as they are pretty popular in New England, although not as popular as the old stone walls to divide properties. The fence I showed you is also known as Snake Fence, ZigZag Fence, and Battlefield Fence - the latter term due to its presence on many Civil War battlefields.
They also called it the Virginia rail fence.
What is a Virginia rail fence?
Also known as stack rail fencing, snake fencing, worm fencing, Appalachian fencing, or zigzag fencing, this style of fencing was popular in early Virginia. Farmers and land owners needed a way to contain their animals - and keep out others - in a time when pressure-treated posts were not yet available.
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