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Mourne Blackface Sheep north of Longstone Road
Though hardy, some Mourne farmers consider the Mourne Blackface with their single off-spring as being uneconomic and have looked to other breeds. One of these is the Lleyn breed from North Wales. But in terms of visual appeal the Mourne Blackface far outshines the Lleyn.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Derelict farm buildings and a cow on the Longstone Road
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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The junction of Grove Road and Longstone Road
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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The Longstone Road at the junction with Grove Road
This view is taken in a westerly direction.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Farm access lane off Longstone Road
This lane provides access to a number of units.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Blackface Mourne Sheep in a field alongside Oldtown Road
Houses on Oldtown Road and Oldtown Lane can be seen in the background. In summer the sheep are grazed on the uplands.
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Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Oldtown Road from the crossroads
Oldtown Road links with Head Road which runs parallel with the southern flank of the Mournes.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Cottage at the northern end of Grove Road
Last time I passed this way, some six years ago, there was a friendly wee collie at the gate. He was not there this time. The junction with Longstone Road - in J3520 - can be seen in the background.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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The eastern end of Longstone Road
Longstone Road ends at a crossroads. The continuation eastwards is known as Major's Hill. The two other roads forming the crossroads are, on the left, Oldtown Road and, on the right, Moneydarragh Road.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 16 Mar 2011
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Cottage in Grove Road, Annalong
A typical Mournes coastal plain smallholding with, in the background, Slieve Binnian (left) and Slievelamagan (right). The family has a friendly wee collie which stands at the gate waiting to greet passers-by.
Image: © Eric Jones
Taken: 10 May 2005
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