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  • Confused by Rod, Pole or Perch

    A list of archaic measures.
    In bold the measure, followed by its:
    more familiar imperial measure definition.
    metric or SI measure definition.
    a comment on its origin or its relation to other measures.

    Square rod, pole or perch
    5.5 x 5.5 yards equalling 30.5 sq yds
    25.292 sq m
    Also called a rod, pole or perch, context defines the measure.
    Usually only used in allotment measures and interchangeable term used varies by location.
    Standard allotment plot is usually ten rods.

    Rood
    Either square rod or 0.25 acre
    Definition varies by original document.

    Acre
    160 sq rods or 4840 sq yd
    0.4047 ha
    An acre can contain 16 standard allotment plots.

    Hectare
    2.471 acres
    100m x 100m
    0.01 sq km
    Modern measure included for completeness.

    Square mile
    640 acres.
    2.590 sq km

    Square Inch
    6.452sq cm

    Square Foot
    929.03 Sq cm

    Square Yard
    0.8361 sq m


    Arpent
    ~ 1 acre
    Old French term, measure of vinyeards. Still used in parts of Canada.

    square furlong
    10 acres

    Virgate
    5.5 x 5.5 yards equalling 30.5 sq yds
    25.292 sq m
    or
    30 acres
    12.141 ha
    An obsolete measure, see also rod, pole, perch.
    or
    An obsolete measure of land totalling 0.25 hide.

    Hide
    120 acres
    A Saxon measure. The amount of land necessary to support one family. Used in the Domesday Book. Variable between ~60 and ~240 acres. The area able to be cultivated by team of eight oxen in a year. Also carucate in the area of the Danelaw.

    Yoke
    0.25 sulung
    A Kentish measure

    Sulung
    2 hides
    A Kentish measure.
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  • #2
    That's great Peter. Thanks.
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    • #3
      Thanks for that Peter - shall keep it as reference for the future. DDL
      Bernie aka DDL

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      • #4
        Anyone know what a bushel and a peck are then?
        My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
        to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

        Diversify & prosper


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        • #5
          A Chain
          This is the distance of hedge that can be layed by a hedgelayer in 1 day (22yrds) And that is hard work even with modern tools!
          http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk - A guide for moon planters

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          • #6
            Originally posted by crivens View Post
            A Chain
            This is the distance of hedge that can be layed by a hedgelayer in 1 day (22yrds) And that is hard work even with modern tools!
            Gettaway win yer!!!I could lay more than a chain a day with my eyes shut, then do a days graft after I had my breakfast!!

            It takes a fast bowler a split second to bowl that distance also!
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

            Diversify & prosper


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            • #7
              Confused? yes I am thanks! DDL
              Bernie aka DDL

              Appreciate the little things in life because one day you will realise they are the big things

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              • #8
                Anyone know what a bushel and a peck are then

                A bushel is 8 gallons of dry material ie grain or flour and a peck is the amount of dirt you have got eat before you die 2 gallons

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by PAULW View Post
                  ..... and a peck is the amount of dirt you have got eat before you die 2 gallons


                  Don't think I'll try that one then.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by PAULW View Post
                    Anyone know what a bushel and a peck are then

                    A bushel is 8 gallons of dry material ie grain or flour and a peck is the amount of dirt you have got eat before you die 2 gallons
                    Funny that, my mum used to say that when I was being particularily fussy about some food item " Get awaywithyeh" she'd say " You've got to eat a peck of dirt before you die!"

                    So, now I know, NOT to fill a two gallon watering can with soil and eat it, or else I'll die!

                    Good job I found that out, I was just filling this watering can with soil and thinking of having it for ny brekkie!!
                    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                    Diversify & prosper


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                    • #11
                      It's amazing what you lot north of Winchester will consider nutritious
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                        Anyone know what a bushel and a peck are then?
                        Bushels somethng for covering lights so you can't fid them and a peck is someting a nasty chicken does
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by nick the grief View Post
                          Bushels somethng for covering lights so you can't fid them and a peck is someting a nasty chicken does
                          Put 8 gallons of dry material on any light and you'd be hard pushed to find it!
                          My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                          to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                          Diversify & prosper


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                          • #14
                            So peter piper picked 2 gallons then??? Bet he was unpopular the next day :-)

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                            • #15
                              I never understood why? people want to keep the old weights & measures system.So complicated !!
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