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Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites
In Korean: 해남 윤선도 유적
Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites are historic sites of Yun Seon-do designated as national heritage, spanning the area around San 181, Gusi-ri, Hyeonsan-myeon.
Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites, Geumswaedong, where Yun Seon-do wrote Geumswaedonggi
This site groups together Geumswaedong, where Gosan Yun Seon-do stayed in 1640 (the 18th year of King Injo), at age 54, and wrote Geumswaedonggi and other works, and Hyeonsan Old Fortress inside it. Geumswaedonggi is Treasure No. 482-2. After leaving office, Yun Seon-do built pavilions and halls at Buyongdong on Bogildo Island and here at Geumswaedong and lived in them.
Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites, a literary walking path and garden with 22 named spots
Yun Seon-do laid out a garden inside the old fortress and named 22 spots in Geumswaedonggi. It was a walking path he made on purpose to find material for his writing, and building sites and pond sites still remain.
Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites, Hyeonsan Old Fortress, thought to have been built in the Goryeo period
Hyeonsan Old Fortress inside Geumswaedong is believed to have been built in the Goryeo period, and the sites of three gates (east, west and north), a water outlet, a watchtower site, building sites and an embankment remain. It is also of great value because an old fortress that had not been widely known remains relatively intact.
When was Hyeonsan Old Fortress at Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites built?
It is thought to have been built in the Goryeo period.
What remains at Haenam Yun Seon-do Historic Sites?
Building sites and pond sites remain, along with the three gate sites, the water outlet, the watchtower site, and the embankment of Hyeonsan Old Fortress.
