Question: I am just starting researching 1700's deeds. Can you explain what the distance of a link, pole, chain, and furlong are?
Answer: (1) Link = 7.92 inches; (1) Pole = 25 Links; (1) Chain = 100 Links, or (4) poles, or 66 Feet. One Furlong = (10) Chains, and one mile = 80 Chains in length.