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SURVEYOR'S CHAIN - GUNTHER'S CHAIN

1837 - 1880
Overview

A surveyor's chain, also known as a Gunther chain, was used to survey distance, road and paddock areas. It was 66 feet long (20.116metres) and had 100 links (20.116cm). It took 80 chain to measure 1 mile. A surveyor was required to have his chain checked with authorities from time to time, to ensure it was accurate in length.

Surveuor's Linear measure:

1 link = 7.89 inches

1 rod = 25 links

1 chain = 100 links

1 mile - 80 chains

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-118-KPCW2025.2
Item type
Objects
Keywords
EXPLORATION, SURVEY, SETTLEMENT
Year
1837 - 1880
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Saturday, 28 February, 2026
Completeness
83
The Kodja Place Cultural Centre - Kojonup

The Kodja Place Cultural Centre - Kojonup

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