Chock and Log fencing
A more formal variation was the chock and log method. This style was built by using short logs (chocks) approximately 3 feet (900cm) long and 1 foot(30cm) in diameter and long logs (spars) about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter and 12 feet (3.5 metres) long. A row of chocks was placed on the ground approximately 10 feet (3 metres) apart and at 90 degrees to the line of the fence. The spars (logs) were then placed on top of the chocks. Another row of chocks followed then a row of spars (logs). A fence 3 chocks and spars high was usual though more could be used if necessary. The main problem with this method was that large animals particularly pigs with their strong necks could easily dislodge the rails and demolish the fence.
Chock and log fence at Coal Creek Heritage Village, Korumburra, 2004.
