4 Gelli Houses

The Gelli Houses, built in 1883 for coal miners working at nearby pits owned by the Glyncorrwg Coal Mining Company, are notable for their single-storey construction, which is quite unusual. They are among the latest examples of this type of housing. Each house has four rooms and a lean-to pantry at the back, although originally only two of the rooms were heated. The houses initially shared a communal bakehouse, which had been demolished by 1904.

The Gelli Houses consist of two rows of six double-fronted houses arranged end-to-end but not perfectly parallel. The walls are made of rubble stone and have been rendered, while the roofs have been renewed. Most of the original brick stacks remain, with some also rendered. The windows and doors have been replaced, but they are mostly in their original openings, with some enlarged windows.