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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) (late 19th-early 20th centuries) Another interesting residence of "fire-field" farmers. |
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Mullebanga (traditional mill) (late 19th-early 20th centuries) A nice specimen of Joseon-era agricultural technology. |
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. |
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Tongbanga (traditional mill) (late 19th-early 20th centuries) A more primitive mill than the type above. |
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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
