In message , Tim Streater
writes
In article , Vir
Campestris wrote:

On 11/01/2017 16:19, NY wrote:
"Roadworks in 500 yards" or "Roadworks in 1/4 mile" (I've rounded the
numbers). Maybe it's because I always think in the largest unit that
expresses the quantity without losing too much precision

How far is that in furlongs?

He's not on a horse and it's not a horserace, so that is not relevant.

I think it is related to ploughing with horses.. 220 yards x 22 yards =
1 acre. (10x1 chains)


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Tim Lamb