Norse metrics

At the very back of her travel journal for Norway and Sweden (#12), Anne has noted how distance is measured in Norway at the time she is there.

“Tomme or inch of which 12 = 1 fod or foot and 2 fod = 1 alen or Ell
– (Mr Smith) Xtiania Saturday 10 August 1839″

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