Jangneung Royal Tomb (King Danjong), Yeongwol

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.196

Category

유적지

Era

조선 숙종 24년(1698)

Designated year

1970

Location

영월군, 강원특별자치도— 강원 영월군 영월읍 단종로 190 (영흥리)

Coordinates

37.195144, 128.454931

This is the tomb of King Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. King Danjong was unseated by Prince Suyang and was banished to Yeongwol when an attempt by loyal vassals to return the throne to him was revealed. He passed away while in exile. Out of fear of incurring the wrath of King Sejo, everyone hesitated to hold a funeral for King Danjong except a brave man named Eom Heung-do. It was after the reign of King Jungjong that the vassals started discussing a memorial service for Danjong. During the reign of King Seonjo, the stone figures were raised around the tomb. Following an attempt to raise his title to Prince in the seventh year of the reign of King Sukjong, the throne of King Danjong was restored, and his tomb was designated as a royal tomb after 17 years. With the absence of the stone screen and the balustrade, the tomb is simple in style and was constructed to have petite stone figures as a small tomb. This tomb introduced the lantern with rectangular ceiling for the first time. In particular, this tomb has mortuary tablets for the vassals who were faithful to King Danjong even at the risk of their lives. Only this tomb has monuments such as Jeongnyeobi (stele for filial devotion), Gijeokbi (memorial stone), and pavilion; everything here is related to the life of King Danjong, who lost his throne and passed away.

Location