Lize Ancestral Hall

Lize Ancestral Hall

Lize Ancestral Hall is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Lize Ancestral Hall (Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Ming and Qing Dynasties

Announcement Date: March 16, 2005

Facing south and backed by the north, the hall has three courtyards in total, forming a rectangular layout with a construction area of approximately 608 square meters. The front courtyard is five bays wide, with a roof supported by five purlins and three columns, using a central column. The front eaves’ middle and side bays feature four square chamfered columns. The middle courtyard is three bays wide, with a roof supported by nine purlins. The middle bay’s roof structure features a five-rafter beam with double steps fore and aft, and the front porch is fitted with a coffered ceiling. The bracket sets are arranged densely, featuring a complex configuration. The rear courtyard is two bays wide, with a hipped roof, and the beams and columns also retain some features from the Ming Dynasty.

Although Lize Ancestral Hall underwent two renovations during the Qing Dynasty, some components still preserve architectural styles from the Ming Dynasty. It is a shrine building with distinct regional characteristics.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Website

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units