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Derbyshire Gritstone sheep
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Derbyshire Gritstone sheep

Place of Origin England
Origin The Derbyshire Gritstone is a breed of domestic sheep native to the United Kingdom. A hardy hill sheep, it is also one of the oldest British breeds originally bred by the farmers of the Peak District to survive in a harsh environment and to thrive on the poor quality grazing found on the moorss. The Gritstone is generally found around Derbyshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and Lancashire.
Purpose Meat
Characteristics They are large, polled sheep with black and white faces. The Gritstone has a finer fleece than most hill breeds, but is still kept primarily for meat production.
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