The Korean Journal of Quaternary Research (한국제4기학회지)

Korea Association For Quaternary Research (한국제4기학회)
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Historical Buildings as Resources for Paleo-Studies: A Case Study on Tree-Ring Dating of Keunjungjeon Hall in Seoul

  • Park, Won-Kyu (School of Forest Resources, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Se-Jong (School of Forest Resources, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Han, Sang-Hyo (School of Forest Resources, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Han, Su-Won (School of Forest Resources, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Yo-Jung (School of Forest Resources, Chungbuk National University)
  • Published : 2003.12.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the species and to date the woods used in the Keunjung-jeon Hall, main building of the Kyungbok palace in Seoul. Samples (144) were divided into two parts, pillars (52) and other wood materials (92). Only two species were identified. They were Abies holophylla Max. and Pinus densiflora Sieb. et Zucc.Eleven among 20 Pyungju (outer pillars) were Abies holophylla, and 9 were Pinus densiflora. Seven among 12 Naejinkoju (inner pillars) were Abies holophylla, and 5 were Pinus densiflora. Three among 4 Gwikoju (inner corner pillars) were Abies holophylla, and one was Pinus densiflora. In the other wood materials, only 2 of 92 were Abies holophylla, and the others were Pinus densiflora. Tree-ring dating proved that this building was reconstructed during late 1860s. It also revealed that the old woods cut in the 17th century were reused.

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