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Lincoln Longwool
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Lincoln Longwool is among the heaviest longwool breeds, developed on the rich farms of Lincolnshire for carpet-class wool and substantial carcasses. Heavy locks and large frames made Lincolns important crossing sires in the creation of dual-purpose breeds abroad, including contributions to Corriedale-type systems. Pure Lincoln lamb and mutton are large-jointed with a gentle, almost buttery fat when well finished—better as mature roasts and stewing meat than ultra-lean modern cutlets. Specialty producers market limited purebred meat; historically the breed’s main meat impact was through crossbred progeny.
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History
Improved longwools of Lincolnshire were selected for fleece weight and size on fen-edge farms.
Bakewell-influenced breeding further fixed heavy Lincoln type.
The Lincoln Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association opened a flock book.
Rare status followed the collapse of the longwool carpet market; conservation flocks retained genetics.