An ancient breed of Sheep, Hardwicks and Swaledale's were bred by Medieval Monks for their hardiness and thick fleece.

An ancient breed of Sheep, Hardwicks and Swaledale's were bred by Medieval Monks for their hardiness and thick fleece. Stock Photo
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Nick Greaves / Alamy Stock Photo

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2RF3DF7

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56.7 MB (5 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

5400 x 3671 px | 45.7 x 31.1 cm | 18 x 12.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

7 July 2023

Location:

Jugger Howe, North Yorkshire Moors National park

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An ancient breed of Sheep, Hardwicks and Swaledales were bred by Medieval Monks for their hardiness and thick fleece. Today most farmers do not shear the wool and leave the sheep to shed its fleece.