Not merino. One of the braid breeds such as Leicester, or Cotswold.

Aaron
"Vintage Purls" wrote in message
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Hi all,

You excellent advice is sought. I bought (via online auction) what I
thought was a kilo of merino (that's what they called it in the
auction description). It arrived today and it's most certainly not
merino. I suspect it's English Leicester but I thought I ask you to
try identifying it.

See photos he
http://www.vintagepurls.net.nz/mysteryFleece.html

The staple is about 8 inches long.

It's attractive fleece and I'm not sure I want to part with it, but
it's not what I expected to buy so words will be had with the seller.

VP