- Location
- East Essexshire
You can't get more English than rods, chains and furlongs!
But yes, it's 22×220 yards.
Supposedly something to do do with how far a pair of oxen could plough before needing a rest, and how far across they'd get in a day. All a load of codswallop I think, just made up to justify it!
But yes, it's 22×220 yards.
Supposedly something to do do with how far a pair of oxen could plough before needing a rest, and how far across they'd get in a day. All a load of codswallop I think, just made up to justify it!