Romney Marsh
Romney Marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area in the counties of Kent and East Sussex in the south-east of England. It covers about 100 square miles (260 km2). The Marsh has a fascinating history. Due to its location, geography and isolation it was a smuggler's paradise from the 17th through to the 19th centuries. The area has long supported a high density of sheep and to this day Romney Marsh sheep are considered one of the most successful and important breeds. Criss-crossed with numerous waterways, and with some areas lying below sea level, the Marsh has over time sustained a gradual level of reclamation, both through natural causes and by human intervention.
Romney Marsh
Romney Marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area in the counties of Kent and East Sussex in the south-east of England. It covers about 100 square miles (260 km2). The Marsh has a fascinating history. Due to its location, geography and isolation it was a smuggler's paradise from the 17th through to the 19th centuries. The area has long supported a high density of sheep and to this day Romney Marsh sheep are considered one of the most successful and important breeds. Criss-crossed with numerous waterways, and with some areas lying below sea level, the Marsh has over time sustained a gradual level of reclamation, both through natural causes and by human intervention.