Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam

In Korean: 해남 청신리 탑동오층석탑

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam is a stone pagoda built in five stories.

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Sources: Haenam County

It stands at 185-2 Cheongsin-ri, Okcheon-myeon, and is classified as a historic structure. For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team (061-530-5250) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330).

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam before you go

Contact

Cultural Heritage Team, Culture and Arts Division : 061-530-5250 / Tourist information : 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330

Address

185-2 Cheongsin-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 옥천면 청신리 185-2

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Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam in detail

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam, a 4.8 m pagoda in the middle of Tapdong Village

The pagoda stands in the very center of Tapdong Village, Cheongsin-ri, Okcheon-myeon. It is a five-story stone pagoda 4.8 m high, but today only the parts up to the 4th-story roof stone remain. It is thought to have been built in the first half of the Goryeo period, carrying on the traditions of Unified Silla.

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam, the Yonghyeolam pagoda that was nearly taken away

The pagoda originally stood at Yonghyeolam Hermitage, a temple at the foot of Deongnyongsan Mountain. During Japanese colonial rule, Japanese people tried to ship it out through Gongsepo Port (Masan-myeon), but bad weather kept the boat from sailing. Residents loaded the dismantled pagoda onto ox carts, brought it here, and set it up in front of the village.

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam, an early Goryeo stone pagoda that keeps the Silla style

Its Silla-style double base, thin and wide roof stones, and slightly upturned corners keep the style of Unified Silla stone pagodas. At the same time, some details are reduced or left out, showing how early Goryeo stone pagodas gradually became more formulaic. It is Haenam County Local Cultural Heritage No. 14.

Source: Haenam County Culture and Tourism

Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam FAQ

Where did Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam, originally stand?

It stood at Yonghyeolam Hermitage, a temple at the foot of Deongnyongsan Mountain.

How did Tapdong Five-story Stone Pagoda in Cheongsin-ri, Haenam, come to Tapdong Village?

During Japanese colonial rule, it was about to be shipped out but was left dismantled, and residents brought it by ox cart and set it up.