Translations for „Highland clearances“ in the English » German Dictionary

High·land ˈclear·ances N

Highland clearances pl Brit:

Highland clearances

Vertreibung der schottischen Pächter von ihren Ländereien im Hochland

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English

However, like many other small islands, the population of around ninety were removed during the Highland clearances to make way for sheep.

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Talk about Highland clearances all over again here.

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This draconian measure was the equivalent of the highland clearances to make way for sheep and cattle.

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The highland clearances continued steadily from 1762 onwards.

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