Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Fascine" in English language version.
'billhooks [...] were also used for cutting saplings for constructing gabions and fascines for making reinforced earthworks, as well as cutting wood to make shelters or tent poles, cutting firewood and also gathering fodder for horses.'
Fascine: Wood bundles used as cover in defensive lines.
The Gauls launched a furious assault. As they advanced, they filled in the trenches with fascine bundles, covered the spike traps, and tried to clear the Roman ramparts with a storm of arrows and javelins.
Fascine: Wood bundles used as cover in defensive lines.