Sheep have been a cornerstone of Britain’s agricultural and economic history for thousands of years, with their wool once driving the country’s wealth and trade. Today, many native British sheep breeds, such as the Herdwick and the Soay, are at risk due to modern farming practices and the dominance of more commercially viable breeds. Preserving these traditional breeds is crucial for maintaining the genetic diversity that has sustained Britain’s rural communities for centuries. By protecting native sheep breeds, we not only safeguard a vital part of the country’s agricultural heritage but also ensure that future generations can continue to benefit from the rich traditions of British wool, meat, and sustainable farming practices.
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Heritage Breeds: Sheep
| Business Name | Breeder | Address-1 | Suburb | Postcode | Country | Website | Phone | Breed | |
| Cambridge Sheep Society | Alun Davies | Neston Rd, Willaston | Neston | CH64 2TL | England | http://www.cambridge-sheep.org.uk/ | alundavies392@btinternet.com | 1513275699 | Cambridge |
| Church Farm | Elizabeth Esse | Stow Bardolph | Downham Market | PE34 3HT | England | https://churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk/ | enquiries@churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk | 01366 382162 | Boreray, Manx Loaghton, North Ronaldsay, White Face Woodland |
| Conygree Farm | Jonathan Brunyee | Aldsworth, Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | GL54 3PW | England | https://www.conygreefarm.co.uk/ | info@conygreefarm.co.uk | 07886 305508 | Cotswolds |
| Forge Mill Farm | Forge Lane | West Bromwich | B71 3SZ | England | https://www.forgemillfarm.com/ | forgemill_farm@sandwell.gov.uk | 0121 569 3070 | Boreray, Leicester Longwool | |
| Forty Hall Farm | Forty Hall Farm, Forty Hill | Enfield | EN2 9HA | England | http://www.fortyhallfarm.org.uk/ | fortyhallfarm@capel.ac.uk | Manx Loaghtan, Lincoln Longwool, Boreray | ||
| Godshill Park Farm | Kathy Domaille | Shanklin Road, Godshill, Isle of Wight | Ventnor | PO38 3JF | England | https://www.godshillparkfarm.net/ | info@godshillparkfarm.uk.com | (0)1983 840781 | Boreray |
| Keer Falls Forest Farm | Philip Onions | Arkholme, Carnforth | Lancs | LA6 1AP | England | https://www.keerfalls.co.uk/ | philip@keerfalls.co.uk | 015242 21019 | Whitefaced Woodland |
| Langley Chase Organic Farm | Jane Kallaway | Kington Langley, Wiltshire | Chippenham | SN15 5PW | England | https://langleychase.co.uk/ | post@langleychase.co.uk | (0)1249 750 624 | Manx Loaghtan |
| Marlfield Farm | Daniel Procter | Dark Ln | Earby | BB18 6LB | England | https://www.marlfieldfarm.co.uk/ | mail@marlfieldfarm.co.uk | Boreray, North Ronaldsay | |
| Naturally Woodland | Lucy Bywaters | Hollin House Croft, 3 Hollin House | Holmfirth | HD9 7HH | England | https://naturallywoodland.co.uk/ | hello@naturallywoodland.co.uk | 7792410539 | Whitefaced Woodland |
| Obelisk Rare Breed Farm | Obelisk Rare Breed Farm | Halifax | England | https://www.obeliskrarebreedfarm.co.uk/ | obeliskrarebreedfarm@outlook.com | 7790364797 | Boreray, North Ronaldsay | ||
| Orkney Boreray | Jane Cooper | Burnside, Settisgarth | Finstown | KW17 2PA | Scotland | https://orkneyboreray.com/ | 01856 761 331 | Boreray | |
| The Dartmoor Shepherd | Lewis Steer | 30 The Square | Chagford | TQ13 8AB | England | https://thedartmoorshepherd.co.uk/ | lewis@thedartmoorshepherd.co.uk | 01647 433777 | Devon and Cornwall |
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