Measuring chain
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and leather.
Measurements
200 mm (Length)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 295096
Summary
Gunter measuring chain with brass tallies, one stamped with an anchor. A series of short metal rods with loops at each terminal, which are linked together. There are small brass tooth attachments to secure the chain into the ground. The chain is coiled and secured by a thin leather cord. The chain would be used as a surveyor's land measuring tool.
Provenance
Calke Abbey and contents transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.