<Dd> Prior to the Anglo - Saxon invasions , the Roman foot of 11.65 inches ( 296 mm ) was used . The Anglo - Saxons introduced a North - German foot of 13.2 inches ( 335 mm ) , divided into 4 palms or 12 thumbs , while the Roman foot continued to be used in the construction crafts . In the late 13th century , the modern foot of 304.8 mm was introduced , equal to exactly ⁄ Anglo - Saxon foot . </Dd>
<Dd> Prior to the Anglo - Saxon invasions , the Roman foot of 11.65 inches ( 296 mm ) was used . The Anglo - Saxons introduced a North - German foot of 13.2 inches ( 335 mm ) , divided into 4 palms or 12 thumbs , while the Roman foot continued to be used in the construction crafts . In the late 13th century , the modern foot of 304.8 mm was introduced , equal to exactly ⁄ Anglo - Saxon foot . </Dd>
an english measure of length equivalent to 12 inches
an english measure of length equivalent to 12 inches
foot
foot