Gujora Garrison Fort, Geoje

This fortress stands on the ridge of the hill behind Gujora, Ilun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, and was built during the Joseon period as a forward garrison to defend against Japanese raiders (waegu). It served to support the defensive duties of Jijeposeong (Jijepo Fortress); in 1604, the 37th year of King Seonjo, the garrison was moved to Okpo before later being moved back to this site. The village of Gujora lies below the fortress, and within the walls the ground is given over entirely to paddy and dry fields, with a well at the centre. Gates were set on all four sides, with gate towers placed between them. Drawing together the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and other sources, it appears that in 1490, the 21st year of King Seongjong, the area now called Jora, north of present-day Okpo, was known as Sinjora; the character meaning ‘new’ has since dropped out, leaving simply Jora. Both the construction technique and the documentary record consistently point to an early Joseon date, so either source gives the same estimate for when the fortress was built.

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Where it is

Region

Geoje, Gyeongnam

Designation

Provincial Monument · 시도기념물