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Sodeung Jaesa Memorial Hall of the Andong Gwon Family - 안동권씨 소등재사 (安東權氏 所等齋舍), 안동시 (built early 16th century onward)

Sodeung Jaesa memorial hall was built in 1775 to maintain the tomb of Guan Gon (1427-1502) and provide for annual graveside memorial services. Originally known as Chuwonjae, this building stood elsewhere, but according to a record found on a crossbeam inside the hall, the house was moved to this location in 1830. The name "Sodeung Jaesa" is derived from the name of the local area.

Like most Jaesa in the Yeongnam area, the plan of Sodeung Jaesa is rectilinear with a narrow courtyard at the center. An interesting feature is that the north wing of the facility is detached from the side wings, creating a physical separation between the bar-shaped ritual area of the house (the wood-floored hall and side rooms) and the C-shaped living quarters & support facilities that make up the rest of the building.

When this building was photographed in March 2004 it was in the midst of a large-scale renovation. Much of the ritual area of the house was dismantled with the roof replaced by a blue tarp.

According to GPS readings collected by the author, the site sits at 36 36.82000' N, 128 45.30000' E (WGS 84 map datum). Address: 경북 안동시 와룡면 태리 303

(Designated Important Cultural Property #204).