Abandoned farmhouse, South Wales Oct 09

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This is the remaining derelict farmhouse of fferm Gelli’r Haidd Isaf, rough translation: Upper Barley farm of Gelli. I have very little information about the place unfortunately, but having spoken to a few people I found out that it was built 150 – 200 years ago and was abandoned in the mid to late 70’s. By random chance, it turns out that a family relative worked on the farm as a boy, in the 1940’s. He said that it was a dairy farm back then selling milk, butter and cheese as well as vegetables. I also speculate that a clue lies in the farm’s name (barley) and the fact that nearby Tonyrefail was a local mill village, where presumably the mill would process the barley and wheat to make bread etc.

Entry looked dangerous, and since this was a solo explore, I bottled and didn't take any unecessary risks. :(


An attempt at drama. Notice the family crest above what was the main entrance.
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The crest/coat of arms is that of the Guest family. I wonder if they originally built the farm, as at one time they owned the Dowlais ironworks at Merthyr. :confused:
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The farmhouse was up for auction recently, but was withdrawn.
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Possibly the remains of the ty-bach (little house).
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Water storage, perhaps?
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This looked like it could have been the kitchen and pantry.
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Around at the side of the building, this was probably the farm shop where the dairy products were sold.
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Bedroom areas.
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:exclaim: Keep Out
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That's it for now. A few more pics here
 

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