A hundred links, sixty-six feet, ten chains to the furlong. Every old title deed on this island describes land in these units, so a chain like this one drew most of the lines that are still argued over.
Stamped by the maker at the handle. Stretched in three places, which is what you would expect and which is why the Lands Department retired it.
Accession
1955.6
Made
c. 1855
Maker
Chesterman, Sheffield
Came from
Lands Department, Kingston
Material
Steel, brass tags
Size
20,100 mm extended
Kept
Store, bay 7
In store, and you can still see itIt is in store, bay 7. Add it to a request and pick a study day: two tables, Wednesday and Friday, 48 hours' notice, no charge.