Five story stone pagoda of Hoeryong Temple
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Tangible Cultural Property of Gyeonggi Province No.186 (2003.4.21)
411 Howon-dong
A general stone pagoda standing 3.3m height with a five-story pagoda body on top of a single story stone mound.
A pattern of lotus flower is sculptures on the upper side of foundation stones and basic platform. A pattern of lotus flower is sculptures on the upper side of foundation stones and basic platform. From the first to the third stories, body stones and roof stones of pagoda are built with different stone and above 4th story; they are built with same stone.
From the first to the third story, the body stones and roof stones of pagoda are built in different stones and above the 4th story were built with the same stone. Each side of body stone of pagoda is divide into three equal parts and roof support of three platforms are made on the lower side of roof stone. The Hoeryong temple was founded by saint Muhak and it seems that this pagoda was built by the prayer of royal family. Judging from the overall appearance.
it is presumed that this was built in the 15th century. It is appraised that this is a precious material for study of pagoda in Joseon period.
