Seosamneung Royal Tomb Cluster, Goyang

Basic information

Designation

Historic Site No.200

Category

유적지

Era

조선 중종 10년(1516)

Designated year

1970

Location

고양시, 경기도— 경기도 고양시 덕양구 서삼릉길 233-126 (원당동, 서삼릉)

Coordinates

37.662971, 126.867104

This is the royal tomb complex located in the western part of Seoul where the grave of Jungjong’s consort lies. Later, more graves of concubines, princes, and princesses enlarged the size of the cluster as they were placed around here. King Cheoljong and his consort, Queen Cheolin, are buried here; hence the name Three Western Royal Tombs. In this cluster of royal tombs, many members of Joseon's royal family are buried. Famous crown-princes such as Sohyeon, Uiso, and Munhyo are buried here, too. The grave of the mother of Prince Yeonsan, the notorious prince of Joseon, is located here. Originally, placing the king’s and queen's tombs with those of concubines, princes, and princesses was prohibited. Note, however, that the Japanese colonial administrative gathered the tombs of the royal family for better keeping. Such strategy by the Japanese can be interpreted as degrading the dignity and the status of the royal tombs of kings and queen to a kind of public cemetery

Location