Commemorating Hunterville's Sheep Farming - Hunterville, New Zealand - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The sculptures in this group have been designed to portray the Romney sheep. Since the late 1890's sheep framing, using mainly the Romney breed, has played a major role in the economy of the township of Hunterville.

The Romney sheep of New Zealand has a long history, originating from cold damp isolated marshes of Kent in the south of England. History records this sheep as a long wooled, strong and valuable animal. Romney's have been kept on Romney marsh since time immemorial/

It has been estimated that over the past century millions of Romney sheep have been driven down Bruce Street on their way to and from the sale yards in Main Street.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sheep Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Robin Coleman Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2007 Materials used: Concrete Location: Not listed

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