Building permits indicate the fence was $32,100. Author: Jessica Winters Updated: 7:25 PM EDT April 6, 2021 GRAHAM, N.C. — Questions have been swirling about the new tall iron fence that's now surrounding a confederate monument in downtown Graham. How much did it cost – who wanted it there – and why now? WFMY News 2's Jess Winters got her hands on several documents that indicate Alamance County leaders have been planning to put the fence around the controversial confederate monument since at least August 2020 for preservation and protection. As of Monday, 8-foot-tall iron fencing has replaced what was once some small chains and granite surrounding the confederate soldier.