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Historic sheep pen restored to former glory in the Yorkshire Dales

Brant Fell, in the Howgill Fells, has been brought back to life to protect the heritage and future of ancient commoner farm practices

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 2 min read
The 300-year-old sheep pen and washfold has been restored as part of a 拢3m project to preserve the future of commoner farm practices (Foundation for Common Land)
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The 300-year-old sheep pen and washfold has been restored as part of a 拢3m project to preserve the future of commoner farm practices (Foundation for Common Land)

An ancient sheep pen and washfold in the Yorkshire Dales has been restored to its former glory to help preserve the area's connection to upland and commoner farming. Brant Fell, in the Howgill Fells,...

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