Norfolk Horn
The Norfolk Horn is an old English sheep breed from the heathlands of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia. It is a light, active sheep with a white fleece, dark face and legs, and horns, especially prominent in rams. Historically it was valued for surviving on poor sandy grazing and walking long distances to feed, and Norfolk Horn ewes helped form the Suffolk breed when crossed with Southdown rams. The original breed declined sharply as agriculture changed, making it one of Britain's rare heritage sheep.
Today Norfolk Horns are kept by rare-breed farmers, conservation graziers, and smallholders who appreciate their thriftiness and historical importance. They can be more alert and mobile than heavier lowland sheep, so secure fencing and calm handling facilities are useful. The horns need space at feeders and care during transport. Flock improvement usually emphasizes fertility, lamb survival, feet, and breed type rather than pushing for maximum carcass size. Maintaining unrelated bloodlines is important because the modern population descends from a narrow recovery base.
