Description
Levelling staff in wood of semi-circular section in two 3 ft folding sections which extend to 6 ft graduated to 0.5 in. Folds to make a circular section. Brass hinge.
Used for measuring vertical distances in conjunction with a level.
A collection of items owned by the Scotland Region of the Institution of Civil Engineers
1977/006
Levelling staff in wood of semi-circular section in two 3 ft folding sections
c.1830
Levelling staff in wood of semi-circular section in two 3 ft folding sections which extend to 6 ft graduated to 0.5 in. Folds to make a circular section. Brass hinge.
Used for measuring vertical distances in conjunction with a level.
Acquisition Number | 1977/006 |
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Item Type | |
Short Description | 6 ft levelling staff |
Manufactured by | |
Date of Manufacture | c. 1830 |
Sub-items | None |
Supporting Items | None |
Makers Number | None |
Marks | None |
Dimensions (mm) | 1828 (L unfolded) x 23 (dia) |
Donor | |
Date Donated | December 1977 |
Materials | Wood and brass |
Condition | Good |
Display Location |