Brecknock Hill Sheep in U.K.

Much discussion concerning authentic medieval wool types has come about due to the increased interest in fiber arts and fabric production of that period.   Outside of difficult to find textile archeology publications, usually only available through European sources, and the vaguely documented comments written in sheep breed association publications, little has been written that will help the re-creationist shepherd choose a modern sheep breed or breed type that will have both the aesthetic value as well as wool type and dual-purpose characteristics of their ancestors.  This paper is intended to help the recreationist evaluate the value of the Cheviot breeds, especially that of the Brecknock Hill Cheviot in regard to the fiber needs, aesthetic values  and shepherding abilities of the recreationist.

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