Yongjangseong Fortress, Jindo

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.126

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1964

Location

진도군, 전라남도— 전남 진도군 군내면 용장리 106번지

Coordinates

34.516306, 126.337605

Yongjangseong Fortress was where Sambyeolcho, a special force commanded by Bae Jungson, battled the Mongolian forces. In the 18th year of the reign of King Gojong (1231), Goryeo changed its capital from Gaegyeong to Ganghwa to escape from the Mongolian invasion. Sambyeolcho had been a center of military troops for 40 years, but Goryeo surrendered to the Mongolians in the 11th year of the reign of King Wonjong (1270). Sambyeolcho including Bae Jung-son found the surrender unacceptable, so they made Wang On king and came down here. They erected a palace and a fortress and continued the war against the Mongolians. Yongjangseong Fortress was built at that time. Today, part of the wall remains at the foot of Yongjangsan Mountain. On the side of the fortress, the site of Yongjangsa Temple and that of the palace still remains. Within Yongjangseong Fortress is Seonghwangsan Mountain, where a fortress seems to have been built. It offers very valuable data on Sambyeolcho, which fought against the Mongolians. It is also a valuable historical site since the date of construction was clear and the palace facing Goryeo Palace was built.

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