Two boys collect broken pottery from a muddy sheepwash in Calbourne, Isle of Wight. The enclosure is dated to the 17th century, and made of Bembridge stone walls about 3 feet in height. The last sheep dip took place in 1975.

Date:
1960s
Location:
Sheepwash, Winkle Street, Calbourne, Isle Of Wight
Reference:
AA092220
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Content

This is part of the Series: GAY01/09 Counties; within the Collection: GAY01 John Gay Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Gay, John

Keywords

Stuart Sheep Dip, Stream, People, Childhood