In the 19th century, the animals raised on the farm were used to produce butter, wool, soap, and leather.
The building needs repair work but, if necessary, it could produce wool again next week.
A sheep farmer produces raw wool and sells it to a mill for £10.
Also, owners could shave the dogs and use their coat to produce wool.
Sheep farms, producing wool and mutton, were an important business.
These indicated the way to greatest profit was to produce wool for export.
In theory, genes could be altered so animals would produce better meat, eggs, wool or milk.
Villas produced wool, leather and tallow in addition to food.
The mill grew steadily, at one point producing wool and flour in addition to textiles.
By 1800, his flock had grown to six hundred, part of which was now producing fine wool.