Armscote Manor

Armscote Manor yarn is spun from the fleeces of two heritage British sheep breeds, Portland and Black Welsh Mountain, raised on a conservation flock in South Warwickshire, England. Portland is one of the oldest recorded breeds in Britain and classified as at-risk. The fingering weight yarn comes in soft undyed naturals well suited to colorwork, accessories, and projects that show off rare breed wool.
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Armscote Manor 4ply Wool yarn
Armscote Manor
$ 45.95

The Sheep at

Armscote Manor

Armscote Manor is the home of a conservation flock of Portland Sheep and a smaller flock of Black Welsh Mountain Sheep. Producing soft fleeces and providing a lovely yarn from each breed. Armscote Manor has also combined the two for the perfect shade of grey called Portland with a Dash of Black Welsh Mountain.

Where is Armscote Manor?

Armscote Manor is settled in the beautiful countryside of South Warwickshire, England. They play an improtant role in conservation of the Portland Sheep and right on to the flora, migrant birds, and other species of the area.

A Rare Breed

Portland Sheep

Portland Sheep are a small and calm breed of sheep. As the oldest recorded sheep breed in England, they even have a mention in the Doomsday Book. Portland sheep have the unique ability to breed year round usually having one lamb. Pictured here is a beautiful ewe with her unusual set of twins!