Visual Index of Silli Sites (Site name and description)
Gang Mun-bong neowajib (shingled house) Gang Mun-bong neowajib (shingled house) (late 19th-early 20th centuries)
A residence of "fire-field" farmers that is well-suited to the harsh climate.
Kim Jin-ho neowajib (shingled house) Kim Jin-ho neowajib (shingled house) (late 19th-early 20th centuries)
Another interesting residence of "fire-field" farmers.
Mullebanga (traditional mill) Mullebanga (traditional mill) (late 19th-early 20th centuries)
A nice specimen of Joseon-era agricultural technology.
Neowa Barn (shingled barn) Neowa Barn (shingled barn) (late 19th-early 20th centuries)
A beautiful old barn that was once a house. Unfortunately, it is not a protected site.
Tongbanga (traditional mill) Tongbanga (traditional mill) (late 19th-early 20th centuries)
A more primitive mill than the type above.

About Silli

Silli is a town about 30 kilometers southwest of Samcheok in Gangwon-do province. The terrain is extremely rugged and unsuitable for rice cultivation. The nearest railroad station in Taebaek, 20 kilometers to the west, is the highest altitude station in the country.

Bibliography:

All images copyright 2002 Timothy M. Ciccone

Park, Kyung-Rip. The Architectural Heritage of Korea, v. 3: Kangwon-do
  Ki Mun Dang Publishers, 1999. Seoul