Ancient sheep breeds refer to specific breeds of domesticated sheep that have existed for a significant period of time, often dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. These breeds have been selectively bred and adapted to various geographic regions and environmental conditions over generations.
13th Century Part of the English longwool group. Originally from the Romney Marshes in the South East of England. These sheep are hardy and large with a friendly and calm nature. Fleece Details Breed History Romney Longwool sheep is a breed that originated in the United Kingdom. The Romney sheep breed is named after the […]
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12th Century One of the oldest sheep breeds, said to once of rivalled the Spanish Merinos in the fineness of their fleece. Contemporary Ryelands have been ‘improved’ for meat production but the smaller, British breed has retained its fine fleece. Fleece Details Breed History Ryeland sheep is an ancient breed that originated in the United
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11th Century Descended from a primitive mountain breed thought to of been on the Isle of Man for more than a thousand years. The word Loughton is Manx for “mouse brown”. 4 horned or 6, its grazing habits create a favourable habitat for the endangered Red-billed Chough. Fleece Details Breed History The Manx Loaghtan is
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13th Century A direct descendant of the sheep imported during the roman invasion 1st Century AD. Initially from the Cotswolds area, it’s fine wool was greatly prized in the middle ages, bringing great wealth to the area. Once referred to as ‘the golden fleece’ due to it’s natural colour. Fleece Details Breed History The Cotswold
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