Bob Hobden wrote:
"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote
There *IS* a name for it, and IIRC it was used extensively by Iron
Age people.

thinks

What are those wire cages full of stones/rocks called?


Gabions?

Thank you! They have these forming, or at least partially forming, the
walls of the new airport building at Limoges, and every time I see them
remember that I meant to look up the word for them......all things come
to those who wait (and do nothing!)

--
Holly, in France
Gite to let in Dordogne, now with pool.
http://la-plaine.chez-alice.fr