Eleanor Catton

My parents took me to the Bronte parsonage in England when I was a teenager. I had a fight with my mum, burst into tears, jumped over a stile and ran out into the moors. It felt very authentic: A moor really is an excellent place to have a temper tantrum.

New Zealander Author

Dylan O'Brien

Stiles is a version of me that rarely exists in the real world. He's so confident and extroverted, and I'm much more restrained and internal.

American Actor

Stiles are often found in rural areas to help hikers navigate paths.

Countryside Feature

Stiles provide access to public footpaths crossing private land without damaging fences.

Public Footpaths

Using a stile requires some physical mobility to climb over.

Physical Ability

Stile is specifically used in carpentry and construction.

Carpentry Term

The stile on a door or window is the non-moving structural element.

Non-Moving Part

Stiles may be decorative, contributing to the overall style of a door or window.