I should have thought that a bit of lanolin was the last thing that would have any real effect on the stones after everything the British weather throws at them. It may even protect them.
Actually (and as my name is attached to the photos) ;) I like sheep and have argued furiously in their favour as being admirable mowers, and.... took a much better photo of them rubbing their backsides against the concrete markers. But as Sanctuary has said they might have blow fly, perhaps that should be seen to.