The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Sheep Shearing Wool was the most important textile in Roman times. The sheep were sheared in April, before the weather got too hot. Sheep were also kept for meat and milk.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: Farming and the Countryside