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Cheongdo Seokbinggo - 석빙고 (石氷庫) (1713)

Cheongdo Seokbinggo is an ice-storage shelter built in 1713 on the orders of King Sukjong. It is one of only six ice-storage shelters remaining in Korea from the pre-modern era. This one comprises a single large stone room, sunk into the earth, roofed with arches made of stone. Most likely, the stone arches were used to support a wooden roof.

There is a drainage area in the middle of the sloping floor so that melting water may flow out. Currently, it is possible to step down into the room using a set of stone stairs found at one end of the chamber.

(Designated Treasure #323).

Location

Location: 35.649286' N, 128.708138' E (WGS 84 map datum). Address: 경북 청도군 화양면 동천리 285.