| Reference number | MOB/008 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Wooden rulers from Woolsthorpe Manor |
| Date | late 17th century |
| Description | Two wooden rulers supposedly made from the wood of an ancient apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, Sir Isaac Newton's childhood home. |
| Extent | 2 rulers |
| Format | Artefact |
| Materials | Wood |
| Dimensions | l 400 mm |
| Access status | Open |
| Provenance | Charles Turnor was the owner of Woolsthorpe Manor in the 19th century and donated this item to the Royal Society in 1844. |
| URL description | Digital version available on The Royal Society Picture Library |
| URL | https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-4849 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8414 | Newton; Sir; Isaac (1642 - 1727); natural philosopher and mathematician | 1642 - 1727 |
| NA2870 | Turnor; Charles (1768 - 1853) | 1768 - 1853 |