Tombs of Seven Patriotic Martyrs in Seokjugwan Fortress, Gurye

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.106

Category

유적지

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1963

Location

구례군, 전라남도— 전라남도 구례군 토지면 송정리 산 171-1

Coordinates

35.197311, 127.566092

These are the tombs of the 7 highly principled men who defended the Seokjugwan Fortress, which was the barrier-gate of Jeolla-do, until the end and died. Since Seokjugwan is the barrier-gate to Gyeongsang-do from Jeolla-do, it is a very important position strategically. It was one of the four barrier-gates between Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do, including Hwangseoksanseong Fortress, Ungchi Pass of Jinan, and Pallyangchi Pass of Unbong. A military encampment was set up here during the Goryeo Dynasty to keep the Japanese army away. When the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1597 broke out, the Japanese army launched a converging attack to access Jeolla-do. Wang Deuk-in gathered volunteers and fought the Japanese army but died. After that, his son and the volunteers from several areas and monks fought a bloody battle against the Japanese army, but most died a heroic death. In 1804, the authorities gave the official post to the 7 highly principled men including Wang Deuk-in; in 1946, some local people built Chiruigak Shrine and Yeongmojeong Pavilion for them.

Location