The Swaledale is a breed of sheep that is particularly hardy and bred for the harsh conditions of moorlands and mountain sides.
The Swaledale is a breed of sheep that is particularly hardy and bred for the harsh conditions of moorlands and mountain sides. Originally bred for their thick fleece that started an important wool trade in Medieval England
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Location: Jugger Howe, North Yorkshire Moors National Park, UK
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