Square

1974/001

L-shaped causeway sett dresser’s square

c.1900

SKU: 1974/001 Categories: ,

Description

L-shaped causeway sett dresser’s square in iron of overall dimensions 12.5 x 4.5 in divided for length in ¼ inches from 2 in to 7 in. Used in Edinburgh for measuring while dressing setts.

To be technically precise (ie: according to BS EN 1342:2001), a sett is a dressed block of stone having plan dimensions that are 50-300mm in length, and a thickness of at least 50mm. The length and/or width should not usually be greater than twice the thickness.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1974/001

Item Type

Short Description

Causeway sett dresser's square

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1900

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

"NORTHBURN" and "STEEL"(?)

Dimensions (mm)

330 x 118 x 10

Donor

Date Donated

June 1973

Materials

Iron

Condition

Good

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