Lingjin County Yamen

　　Lingjin County Yamen (Fifth Batch of National Heritage Protection Sites)

　　Era: Yuan Dynasty to modern times

　　Address: Lingjin Town, 20 kilometers northwest of Linyi County

　　It faces south and covers an area of 16,000 square meters. The layout follows a central axis divided into three stepped levels: the main hall, the secondary hall, and the third hall, surrounded by corridors.

　　The main hall has five bays in width and six rafters in depth, with the central bay wider than the side and smaller ones, which in turn are slightly narrower than the side bays. It uses the "column-reduction" construction method, with a fully exposed wooden structure. The four rafters span across using bracket sets, and beams are supported on corbels. The roof ridge is straight, adding to the solemn atmosphere. The side halls are broader than other auxiliary rooms and use the "upright column" method. The floor height difference is significant, enhancing the dignity of the space. The wooden columns are thick, around 0.8 meters in diameter, further increasing the grandeur of the hall.

　　The secondary hall has five bays in width and three in depth, with a single-eave gable-and-hip roof. The third hall has three bays in both width and depth, with a front corridor, and is a Qing Dynasty structure.

　　The Silver Treasury is located to the east of the courtyard between the main hall and the secondary hall. It has three bays in width and two rafters in depth, with a single-eave gable-and-hip roof. The study is situated to the west of the third hall, connected to it, with one bay in width. Both buildings date back to the Republican era.