Crab-shaped Mountain Tomb Cluster

Crab-shaped Mountain Tomb Cluster

The Crab-shaped Mountain Tomb Cluster is a Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Crab-shaped Mountain Tomb Cluster (Provincial-level Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Ming Dynasty

Announcement Date: August 29, 1997

Located on the crab-shaped hillside west of Qiaoting Village, Chian Town. It is the burial ground of the Feng family, built against the mountain, comprising 14 tombs arranged in a straight line, all with largely similar structures. Each tomb is fronted by a tombstone housed in a pavilion-style structure, with block stones carved into a roof with upturned corners. The column capitals feature a cluster of brackets, and the overall design presents an elegant aesthetic. The middle section features several figures, inscriptions, eulogies, posthumous titles, and other details. The tombs exude a solemn and dignified atmosphere. The surrounding area is shaded by ancient trees, with no modern buildings nearby, preserving an ancient and serene ambiance.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Network

Qiaoting Village: Qiaoting Village…… More information about Qiaoting Village++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units