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Old and new stiles of Ireland - the stile to Fiddown house

A stile is a pair of steps or ladders that is accessible to pedestrians but generally incessible to animals. Stiles are often found in rural areas or along footpaths and allow access to a field or other area enclosed by a fence or wall. Unlike a gate, there is no chance of forgetting to close it, but they are difficult to use by disabled individuals.