Derbyshire Gritstone
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Country of originUnited Kingdom
UseMeat
Wool colourWhite
Face colourBlack
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Use | Meat |
| Traits | |
| Wool colour | White |
| Face colour | Black |
| Horn status | Hornless |
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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.[1][2] The Gritstone is generally found around Derbyshire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. They are large, polled sheep with black and white faces.[3] The Gritstone has a finer fleece than most hill breeds, but is still kept primarily for meat production.[2]
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