Jangneung Royal Tomb (King Danjong), Yeongwol
寧越 莊陵
강원특별자치도 영월군
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
AI Docent
✨ AI-generatedWelcome to Jangneung, the tomb of King Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. This isn't just a burial site—it's a monument to loyalty and tragedy. King Danjong lost his throne to Prince Suyang and was exiled here to Yeongwol, where he died far from home. When no one dared to honor him out of fear, one brave man named Eom Heung-do defied that terror to give him a funeral. What makes this tomb extraordinary is what surrounds it. You'll find mortuary tablets for the vassals who remained faithful to Danjong, even unto death. Stone figures, a unique rectangular-ceiling lantern, and monuments telling his story—memorials to devotion that cost everything. It took decades, but eventually his title and honor were restored. The tomb's simple design reflects his fallen status, yet every detail here whispers of a king remembered by those who loved him most. Come experience a place where history, courage, and profound loyalty converge.
⚠ This is an AI-generated retelling of the official description. For accuracy, refer to the official description below.
Description
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.
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Korea Heritage Service Open API (khs.go.kr)