Monument to the Martyrs Who Died in Han Yan

Monument to the Martyrs Who Died in Han Yan

The Monument to the Martyrs Who Died in Han Yan is located in the village of Han Yan, Xizhang Township, Xinfu District. It faces west and has an area of 9 square meters. Built in 1950, the monument was erected in honor of the martyrs from the village who bravely sacrificed their lives in the cause of China's liberation. The monument is a tower-like structure made of bricks. It has a square base, with the bottom side measuring 3 meters, the top side 0.7 meters, and a height of approximately 8 meters. The front is inscribed with the seven characters "Monument to the Martyrs Who Died." Content excerpted from ("A Collection of Cultural Relics in Xinzhou").

Source: Xinzhou Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Han Yan Village: Han Yan is situated in a semi-hilly area, located 10 li south of the city. It is 5 li northeast to Xizhang, 6 li south to Xinzhaizi, 5 li southwest to Banzhuang, and 5 li north to Muzhi. In earlier years, the Han surname was predominant in Han Yan Village, and the gullies were mostly limestone, hence the name Han Yan Village. The village covers an area of 11,944.2 mu and has a population of 2,776. It operates as an independent village administrative unit. In September 1984, the Production Brigade Management Committee was restructured into a Villagers' Committee. Agriculture is the main focus of production.

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