Cheongjebi, Yeongcheon

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.351

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

① (앞)청제축조비-536년(신라 법흥왕 23), (뒤)청제수리비-798년(신라 원성왕 14) ② 청제중립비-1688년(조선 숙종 14)

Designated year

2025

Location

영천시, 경상북도— 경북 영천시 도남동 산7-1번지

Coordinates

35.925965, 128.940530Kakao address conversion

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Cheongje Reservoir Stele, Yeongcheon. The Cheongje Reservoir stele in Yeongcheon consists of two stone monuments erected beside the 'Blue Pond' (Cheong-mot), a reservoir dating from the Silla period that remains in use today. Comprising the Cheongje Construction Inscription, Cheongje Repair Inscription, and Cheongje Re-establishment Inscription, these steles record the construction, repair, and re-establishment of Cheongje across three distinct periods. The Construction Inscription, dating to 536 (Silla, King Beopheung's 23rd year), records the initial creation of the reservoir in archaic, free-form calligraphy typical of 6th-century Silla writing. The Repair Inscription of 798 (King Wonseong's 14th year) records repair work and continues the distinctive Silla calligraphic tradition. The Re-establishment Inscription of 1688 (King Sukjong's 14th year) records the re-erection of the earlier stone after it had been buried. By documenting the construction and repair of this reservoir along with the management and reporting systems for royally-owned irrigation works, these steles constitute invaluable primary sources for research into Silla's political, social, and economic history.

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