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2017-03-28

The grave of Kwon Hee

Designation number: Local Cultural Properties No. 38

Location: 60-6, Sungsadong Mountain, Deokyung-gu, Goyang City

Kwon Hee’s grave, along with the wife Han, is located in the village of Buldang-gol, Seongsa-dong, south of Wandang Station. There are two sets of graves,Jangmyeong lights, Sangseok, Goseok, Hyangroseok and Muninseok. Recently there are 1 set of oseok gravestone and mangjuseok, 2 of muninseoks at the front. The grave was originally a universal square grave at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, but now it has been renovated and transformed. The gravestone of granite is 83cm high, 33cm wide and 14cm thick, and the upper part of the gravestone is changed to the shape of a diamond. This type of gravestone is said to have been made in early Joseon Dynasty, but not easily seen. On the front of the gravestone, it says 'Chosunjeongseung Han Jang', and on the back, it says ‘Jeontonggisa’, which tells that it was built in Sejong 31st (1449). On the right side of the gravestone is a tall Jangmyeong lights with a height of 127cm. The structure is a general type seen in Joseon Dynasty. Another stone is visible on the opposite side of Jangmyeong lights, believed to be the original Jangmyeong lighthouse existed from the first. Muninseoks are believed to be built in the middle of the 15th century. It’s 110cm tall and has a similar look to those of Joseon Dynasty. The head is larger than the body and gets narrower towards the bottom, which is seen commonly in early Joseon Dynasty. There are also more muninseoks and sindobi nearby the grave. In conclusion, Kwon Hee’s grave is said to show a funny relic with many satirical and diverse facial expressions created at that time. Kwon Here was a liege of late Joseon Dynasty, born in the 6th year of King Chungsuk (1319) and died in the 5th year of King Taejong (1405) of the Joseon Dynasty. The family chain is Andong, the son of Kwon Kyo and the father of Kwon Keun, a political scientist and diplomat of Joseon Dynasty. He had served as a public office and went through various positions in Joseon Dynasty.