The Dacheng Hall of Xiangyang Confucian Temple

The Dacheng Hall of Xiangyang Confucian Temple

The Dacheng Hall of Xiangyang Confucian Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Hubei Province.

The Dacheng Hall of Xiangyang Confucian Temple

Located on the north side of the middle section of Jicang Street in Xiangcheng District, Xiangfan City. The origins of Xiangyang Confucian Temple are unclear. During the Tang Dynasty, it was situated outside the city. In the fifth year of the Qingli era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1045), it was relocated inside the city. It underwent five renovations during the Ming Dynasty but was destroyed by fire in the late Chongzhen era. It was rebuilt during the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty and in the twelfth year of the Kangxi reign (1673), and was subsequently expanded and renovated. Only the Dacheng Hall remains today, built in the second year of the Daoguang reign (1822). It is five bays wide (17.8 meters) and three bays deep (11 meters), featuring a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof covered with glazed tiles. The central section uses a post-and-lintel frame construction, while the side sections use a column-and-tie construction. The front wall is fitted with lattice windows and features a surrounding veranda. (Third Batch)

Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units