IMPROVED USE OF LAND

This water meadow near Salisbury was established in the late 17th century as an effective means of controlled irrigation where the water, silt and warmth brought crops forward, especially grass for the rearing of sheep. When carried out by an expert this could mean that the sheep were ready for market a full month ahead of the competition.

IMPROVED USE OF LAND

This water meadow near Salisbury was established in the late 17th century as an effective means of controlled irrigation where the water, silt and warmth brought crops forward, especially grass for the rearing of sheep. When carried out by an expert this could mean that the sheep were ready for market a full month ahead of the competition.