The image is of a quality gated wall stile but why is it blocked=off at the top creating an un-necessary obstruction and hazard

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The image is of a quality gated wall stile

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Size: 3750px × 5000px
Location: North Yorkshire Dales, England, UK
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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