Five-story Brick Pagoda of Songnimsa Temple, Chilgok

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.189

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

통일신라시대

Designated year

1963

Location

칠곡군, 경상북도— 경북 칠곡군 동명면 송림길 73, 송림사 (구덕리)

Coordinates

35.982138, 128.577599

The pagoda consists of a main body made with earthen bricks, and a single-layer stylobate made of granite. Every corner and center of the four faces are carved with pillar patterns. The heights of core stones above the second story do not decrease much, making the pagoda look tall, while the wide roof stones give a general impression of stability. As the pagoda is made with bricks, the roof stones have tiered cornices with slopes. Although the finial’s gilt-bronze top ornament is only a copy made during restoration work in 1595, it is an important relic exhibiting the gilt-bronze upper part of pagodas of the Unified Silla Period. It is assumed that the pagoda was erected during the 9th century in the Unified Silla Period. During the repair work, a wooden statue of Buddha and sarira reliquaries were found inside the core stone of the main body.

Location