ells or feet

[andyhewett]

Hello all,

The attached image is taken from an indenture of 1743 relating to an Inn at Tewkesbury. The measurement given is 16 of some unit. The general location of the site is known and 16 feet seems too small to fit the bill. Could it be 16 ells.

Thanks for any help

[Alexander.]

I can't see where it says 16 of anything in this excerpt. All I see on the middle line is "...Extendeth itself in length from the said...".

Alexander

[Emmeline]

Hello andyhewett

I agree with Freckneale that the word is ' itself ' and not a measurement.

[andyhewett]

Thanks for your quick response. I was so keen to find a dimension that I did not look closely enough.
At a quick glance it does look there is a 16 there but closer inspection shows you to be correct.

Thanks again for your reply.

Andy. 

[known_unknowns]

There is indeed an archaic measurement called an ell. I've heard the expression "a 4-ell bar" before.