Head House of Pansagongpa Branch of Pyeongsan Sin Clan (청송 평산신씨 판사공파 종택과 분가 고택)

Description

Located in Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Head House of Pansagongpa Branch of Pyeongsan Sin Clan is the head house of the noble Pyeongsan Sin family line. The house was created by Sin Han-tae during the reign of King Sukjong (1674-1720) of the Joseon dynasty. Since its construction centuries ago, the house has been inhabitated by the descendants of Sin Deuk-cheong, the 15th eldest grandson of General Sin Sung-gyem. This house has all of the features of an upper–class house of the Joseon period. The buildings of the house are built in a rectangular shape, with the courtyard in the center. The compound consists of Soteuldaemun (high-rising gate), Haengrangchae (servants’ quarters located next to the gate), Gotgan (storeroom in which grain and other items were stored), Anchae (room for the female family members) and a pavilion.

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