Ancient Residential Stone Memorial Archway

Ancient Residential Stone Memorial Archway

The Ancient Residential Stone Memorial Archway is a cultural relic protection unit of Nanchang County.

Era: Ming Dynasty

Type: Ancient Architecture

Location: Luosha Xiawei Natural Village, Youlan Town (formerly Dutou Township), Nanchang County

Introduction:

The Ancient Residential Stone Memorial Archway is located in the central part of Luosha Xiawei Village, Youlan Town (formerly Dutou Township), facing south (355°).

The archway is a symmetrical, two-story pavilion-style structure with three tiers of projecting bays, featuring four pillars and three bays, internally connected to the residential compound.

This ancient residential stone memorial archway exemplifies the late Ming architectural style and serves as a valuable physical resource for studying the memorial archway architecture and stone carving art of the Nanchang region.

Youlan Town: Located in the southeastern suburbs of Nanchang City, by the shores of Poyang Lake, Youlan enjoys well-developed transportation. It is 20 km from the city center, 15 km from Liantang County, and 32 km from Changbei Airport. In 1994, it was upgraded from a township to a town, and in 2001, it merged with Dutou Township. The town administers 28 village committees, 1 gardening farm, and 1 neighborhood committee, encompassing 211 natural villages and 3 small towns. There are 3 middle schools, 29 primary schools, and 2 health centers. The population is 81,000, covering an area of 110 square kilometers. In 2005, the town achieved a total fiscal revenue of 10.18 million yuan, with per capita rural income reaching 3,468 yuan.

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