Measuring Chain

1977/002

100 ft land measuring chain of iron with brass handles comprising 100 links of 1 foot

c.1900

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Description

100 ft land measuring chain of iron with brass handles comprising 100 links of 1 foot.

Also known as a Gunter’s chain (or measurement) is a distance measuring device used for surveying. It was designed and introduced in 1620 by English clergyman and mathematician Edmund Gunter (1581–1626). It enabled plots of land to be accurately surveyed and plotted. For more information see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunter’s_chain.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

1977/002

Item Type

Short Description

Land measuring chain

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

c. 1900

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

Handles stamped "561" and "100 ft"

Dimensions (mm)

Bundled: 345 (L) x 65 (dia) approx

Donor

Date Donated

December 1977

Materials

Iron and brass

Condition

Good

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