A pen, often circular and stone-walled, for impounding livestock.
Related Terms
| Term |
Note |
| GATHERING FOLD |
A structure comprising an outer forecourt formed by funnelling walls that give access to one or more open enclosures or folds with adjoining cells. Used to separate ewes and lambs overnight, the lambs being housed in the adjoining cells and the ewes gathered for milking. |
| PEN |
A small, open enclosure used for animals. Use more specific term where possible. |
| SHEEPFOLD |
An enclosure for collecting, sorting and controlling sheep. |
| STOCK ENCLOSURE |
An enclosure used to hold livestock. |
