Julian Ravest
Cultural Heritage
Farming for Generations
Gilfach's Longhouse dates from the 16th century. A simple, practical building, it provided housing for people at one end and shelter for livestock in winter at the other.
Gilfach historical interpretation - Early Phase 1 Longhouse
Photo of the restored Gilfach Longhouse
Through the Millennia
People have been living in the Marteg Valley for thousands of years. This burial cairn was built by Bronze Age people around 3000 years ago.
Gilfach historical interpretation - Stone Burial Cairn
Journey through Time
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For even more information on the cultural heritage of Gilfach, please take a look at the detailed report linked below:
Steam train crossing the Marteg, courtesy of the Kidderminster railway museum
Gilfach historical photographs - Interior, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Gilfach historical photographs - Byre, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Gilfach historical interpretation - Early Phase 1 Longhouse
Gilfach historical interpretation - Later Phase 3 Byre, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Gilfach historical interpretation - two men, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Gilfach historical interpretation - Stone Burial Cairn
Gilfach historical interpretation - Peasant House, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
Gilfach historical interpretation - Monk on Horseback, courtesy of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust