Gwon Jip-deok Tomb, Hapcheon

Gwon Jip-deok, known by the title Gamjeonggong, has unknown birth and death dates; his clan seat is Andong, and according to the Andong Gwon clan's comprehensive genealogical record, he held the office of Gunjagamjeong (Director of the Office of Military Supplies). He is honoured as Gamjeonggong, founding ancestor of the branch of the Andong Gwon clan that has resided for generations across the western Yeongnam region. The tombstone, made in 1693, stands about 1.15m tall, 0.45m wide and 0.17m thick. The burial mound measures 19.1m in circumference and 1.7m in height, with a rectangular plan 3.16m by 6.6m, well illustrating the characteristics of scholar-official tombs from the transition between late Goryeo and early Joseon. The tombstone bears the inscription '行監正安東權之墓' ('Tomb of Gwon of Andong, who served as Gamjeong').

AI Translation

Where it is

Region

Hapcheon, Gyeongnam

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료