Sheep Femur: EOA:2022.90

Sheep femur from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny. ID: EOA:2022.90 Collection: Earl of Abergavenny Classification: Remains Measurements: Length 200mm Width 50mm Date made: as yet unknown Display: not on display Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown Credit: Portland Museum Trust Sheep were part of the livestock kept on board to feed high ranking crew and passengers. Unlike pork and beef, mutton was unsuitable for preservation by salting. Identified as Romney Marsh, or Old Kent breed, this type was chosen on the strength of its suitability/resistance to wet environments over the quality of its meat. Information courtesey of Ed Cumming and Dr Philip Armitage. For more information about the Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny project click [here](https://portlandmuseum.co.uk/earl-of-abergavenny/)