Tag Archives: Cotswold sheep

A Woolly Deal With The King Of Castile

by cotswoldhistory Posted on November 19, 2012

Tweet“About the year 1467, the King of England concluded a league with the King of Castile, by which he allowed certain Cotswold sheep to be transported into Spain; where the breed so wonderfully increased, that their fine wool has since … Continue reading →

Posted in Gloucestershire | Tagged Castile, Cotswold sheep, fame, farming, King, Spain | Leave a comment

Supporting The Cotswold Sheep

by cotswoldhistory Posted on July 11, 2011

TweetThe Cotswolds are famous for sheep – and that’s been the case since Roman times. Many of the region’s towns had their fortunes made by the animals, or more specifically, their wool. Churches in places such as Northleach are still … Continue reading →

Posted in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire | Tagged Cotswold sheep, golden fleece, rare breed, sheep, wool church | Leave a comment

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