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Seon-gyojang Manor - 선교장 (船橋莊) (built 1756 onward)

Seon-gyojang manor is one of the largest estates remaining from the Joseon dynasty. It was built in stages over many years, with construction continuing even today. The earliest portion of the house (now the inner quarters) was constructed in about 1756 by Yi Naebeon. His grandson, Yi Hu, built what is now the outer quarters in 1815. A year later Yi Hu added the L-shaped Hwallaejeong pavilion and the lotus pond in the outer garden. His great-grandson, Yi Geunu, reconstructed Hwallaejeong pavilion in the garden. In the late 19th century, an awning made of Russian copperplate was built in front of Yeolhwadang pavilion in the outer quarters.

The house is still occupied today by a descendant of the founder. She currently lives in a newly-constructed annex east of the main house (not shown on the site plan).

Address: 강원 강릉시 운정동 431 (Gangwon-do, Gangwon-si, Unjeong-dong, 431).

Plan view

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Image adapted from signpost on site.

Site plan

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Image adapted from signpost on site.

Location

The approximate location of the house is 37.786158' N, 128.884988' E (WGS 84 map datum).