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Goyang regional cultural property

2017-03-28

Dongsan-dong Biseokgun (Gravestones)

Designation number: Regional Cultural Properties No. 47

Location: 10-2 Dongsan-dong, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si

Goyang Dongsan-dong Biseokgun is located in the corner of Changneung park near Tongilro road. From the right, the monuments are in an order of Oh Jeong Il seonjeongbi, Deoksujassi Gyobimyeong, and Eomchan seonjeongbi. These monuments show Goyang 350 years ago, of its historical situation, major ruins, roads, etc. and these records are especially used for geographical and literature studies academics.

1. Bangbaek Ohujeongil Cheongduk Hyulmin Seonjeongbi

It is a large monument with a total height of 3m. It is divided into two parts: the lower(Guibu), middle(Bisin) and the upper(Isu) part of the temple. This monument was built to honor the virtues of Oh Jung Il, a provincial governor of Gyeonggi province at the time, making a new stone in the Deoksucheon (now Changneungcheon) in 1660AD. Inscriptions remain on the front and back so you can see exactly what year it was built.

Oh Jung Il (1610-1670) is the liege of Joseon dynasty, named Dongbok and Ho of Guisa.

In 1639, he passed the civil service examination and later served as a provincial governor of Hwanghaedo and Gyeonggido, Doseungji, Hojopanseo, etc.

2. Goyang Deoksu Jassi Gyobimyeong

It is a tombstone with a total height of 3.4m, and it has a shape of a rectangle with Bisin and Okgae. The inscription has two headings, one at the top and another carved vertically below it. In the first year of the Joseon Dynasty (1660), the monument was created by the residents of the South and the Goyang areas of Joseon Dynasty at Deoksucheon(now Hyeonneungcheon). According to the inscription, people made a stone bridge to prepare for the flood and to let the King and people pass it comfortably. Approximately 800 people's names are written on the front and back sides of the rock, and it is recognized of the academic and cultural value.

3. Goyang Gunsu Eomchan Seonjeongbi

It is a small monument at the very left end.

Eomchan has served Joseon Sukjong until the 16th (1690), and served as Goyang Gunsu until 22nd December of Sukjong’s 17th. This monument was a granite inscription to honor the municipality's accomplishments by Gunsu at that time. Eomchan’s Gunsu was relocated to Chungjumoksa.