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Measure, used by town of Haddington, East Lothian

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Postcard of Measure, used by town of Haddington, East Lothian.
000-100-002-846-C
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Measure, used by town of Haddington, East Lothian

This standard 'Winchester' bushel measure dates from 1770 and was used by the town of Haddington in East Lothian. A bushel was a dry measure equivalent to 36.4 litres (8 gallons).

Standard Winchester bushel for the town and county of Haddington 1770

To ensure fair trade, burghs each kept a set of standard weights and measures against which those in commercial use could be checked.


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Online ID: 000-100-002-846-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VH 24
Date: 1770
Material:
Dimensions: 230 mm H x 650 mm W x 510 mm Dia
What: Bushel, Winchester
Subject: Weights and measures (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: England, Winchester
Scotland, East Lothian, Haddington
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