Breed category Norfolk Horn

  • Location East Anglia
  • Breed Fine
  • Fleece Colour White/Cream
  • Handle Soft / Medium
  • Micron Count 32-34
  • Staple Length 7-10cm
  • Fleece Weight 1.75-2.25 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Norfolk Horn sheep breed have been around since the Middle Ages. Their breed society was established in the 13th Century. They are now classed as a rare breed, and usually found in small flocks predominantlyEast Anglia.

SHEEP

The Norfolk Horn sheep breed is a hardy, medium sized sheep, with a black face and legs. Both rams and ewes have horns.

FLEECE

The Norfolk Horn sheep have a fine short fleece, with a staple length of between 7-10cm.

The breed is popular in blends for knitting yarns and bedding.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a woollen spun Norfolk Horn yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @norfolkhornsheep.co.uk

WHO'S WORKING WITH THE FLEECE | MAKERS | USERS |

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Norfolk Horn fleece in their products.

If you work with Norfolk Horn fleece and would like your products listed, please email us at: zoe@thewoolist.co.uk

The Norfolk Horn breed is one of Britain's oldest breeds

DID YOU KNOW
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The breed society has been established in the UK since the 13th Century.

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