These buildings are today fantastic historical documents, a unique asset to protect for future generations. All this was carried out with the greatest of artistry and craftsmanship. The timber is handled perfectly, mouldings and profiles are of furniture-like quality. The original work remains after 150 years despite the hot sun and November damp. The wear and tear is beginning to show and it is time to restore.
Trees are sparse and the buildings are tightly grouped.
This is not as obvious in the landscape today. The vegetation is more dense, some of the buildings have disappeared, but the underlying structure still remains. The abundance of buildings is still visible. All of the larger farms had several dwelling houses, two sometimes even three. These were sometimes used as summer or winter houses.