Thursday 19th September 2002
“Latter Fair” Greyfaced Ewe Lambs

On Thursday 19th September 2002, Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle conducted their noted annual Latter Fair sale of Greyface ewe lambs when they presented 6,080 head.

A vast company of buyers were drawn from all parts of the United Kingdom and bidding throughout was strong.

The show of lambs on offer was tremendous with credit paid to all consigners. A sale average of £66.50 is one the dearest events seen this year with many top pens of lambs breaking the £100 barrier.

Leading Flock Averages:- £75.50 (195 lambs) Hightown, £74.98 (144) Gapshields, £73.02 (100) Roachburn, £72.42 (430) Thirlwell Castle, £72.20 (71) Burn House, £71.96 (143) Highside (Moore), £71.43 (179) Goatstone, £70.64 (134) Coombe Craggs, £70.59 (79) High Greenhill, £69.14 (206) Highside (Mawson)

Leading Prices:- £135, £115 & £92 Hightown, £115 (x2) & £80 Highside (Mawson), £110 & £88 Highside (Moore), £108, £95, £84 & £83 Thirlwell Castle, £100 & £84 Gapshield Farm, £94 High Old Shield, £90 Goatstones, £90 Burn House, £86 Hargill House, £80 Gallowberry Farm, £80 Roachburn.

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