Yeongdong Secheonjae

This building was constructed in 1520 (the 15th year of King Jungjong of Joseon) by the Chungju Park clan lineage for the education of their descendants. According to the Heunghakdanggi, it is said to have been repaired during the reign of King Sukjong of Joseon and again during the reigns of Kings Yeongjo and Gojong. It is a five-beam house with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, measuring 4 bays in front and 2 bays on the side, facing south on a foundation built of talc stone. Deombeong cornerstones were placed, round columns were erected on top, and the bracket sets on the columns were constructed in the choikgong style. Inside, cross-beams supported the inner side of the main beam, and notably, a dragon head was fitted on the central column of the main hall. The central 2 bays are floored with a well-style wooden floor and used as a spacious main hall, while the rooms at both ends are ondol (heated) rooms. The frame is of the type where the main beam rests on the front and rear columns, and bracket blocks are also assembled on the small columns.

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