Dalseong Jo Gil-bang Historic House

The Dalseong Jogilbang House, originally a thatched-roof house, was built by the great-great-grandfather of the current owner, who lived near the Daegu Dongchon Airport. He moved to Jeongdae-ri, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun during the turmoil of the mid-Joseon Dynasty and settled there. It is located in a small village nestled on the steep slopes of a mountain. The house was originally inhabited by the Ham-an Jo clan, and while the main building dates back to the time of their settlement, the annexes and other structures were rebuilt later. An inscription on the underside of the main building's ridge beam reads: "Built on the ninth year of King Seongjo's reign, on the 19th day of the second month, at the hour of mi." This inscription provides the exact year of construction. The main building is centered, with the annexes located on the left and right, forming a U-shaped layout. The Dalseong Jogilbang House is a rare example of a thatched-roof structure built with a three-gabled roof. Notably, the main building features a round column on the front of the floor, a construction method rarely seen in thatched-roof houses, using a large beam and a primitive method of attaching the roof supports. Furthermore, the size and style of the windows in the main building are important materials for the study of the development of residential architecture.

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