Chain

[jliller]

Found this heavy chain buried on dry land, away from any bodies of water. Oval links are about 8-9 inches long and thicker around than my thumb.

Any way to determine how old it is or what it might have been used for?

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Logging chain most likely.

 

[A2coins]

Yep

 

[Hawks88]

I agree with logging chain.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I agree that it is likely a logging chain. However, I have one similar that came off an old drag line down in Florida.

 

[Reanm8er]

Stretch it out and show us some close ups of the links, with dimensions. It looks hand forged
and that opens up some age questions!

 

[dirtlooter]

it was a really big dog!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I believe it was used for logging.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

That must have been a real treat to dig up!!! Nice job

 

[Trezurehunter]

That's the chain my wife put on me 35 years ago ! I was finally able to slip out of it. I'll bet you had fun digging that one.

 

[against the wind]

Well because you are located in Florida, I would say it is a backyard restrainer chain for a pet Sasquatch.
Very popular back in the 50's.

 

[kingskid1611]

Well you know in the old testament they talk about men/angels mixes, or giants. That was probably the chain that held their coin purse on their side. Go find the change purse that goes with it......