13th Century This heritage breed originated from the Isle of Portland off the southern coast of England, possibly the reason it escaped the ‘improvement’ efforts of the eighteenth century and remains a small sheep with a particularly soft fleece. Fleece Details Breed History The Portland sheep is a rare and ancient breed native to the […]
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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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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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