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

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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.

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Size: 5400px × 3671px
Location: Jugger Howe, North Yorkshire Moors National park
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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