Kerry Hill

The Kerry Hill breed is from Powys, on the English/Welsh borders, and it derives its name from the village of Kerry, near Newtown. There are records of this distinctive breed in this area dating back to 1809, and the first Flock Book was published in 1899. Registered Kerry Hill Sheep can be found throughout the British Isles, Ireland, and Holland.

It is a handsome sheep, with a black nose and sharply defined black and white markings on the head and legs. The fleece handles well and is amongst the softest of British wools. The breed crosses well with Hill and Long wool breeds to make crossbred ewes.

Breed categories: hill, dual-purpose / Distribution: United Kingdom, Europe