Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall Explained

Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall
Native Name:周王二公書院
Native Name Lang:zh-HK
Location:Kam Tin, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates:22.4454°N 114.0633°W
Completion Date:1685
T:周王二公書院
S:周王二公书院
Y:Jāu wohng yih gūng syū yuhn
J:Zau1 wong6 ji6 gung1 syu1 jyun6
P:Zhōu Wáng Èr Gōng Shūyuàn

The Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall is a Grade II historic building in Shui Tau Tsuen, Yuen Long, Hong Kong.[1] It was erected in 1685 by the Tang Clan, in honour of Chou Yu-te and Wang Lai-jen, two imperial officials whose pleading with the Emperor ended the coastal evacuation, and enabled the inhabitants to return to their homes in 1669.

Architectural style

The study hall is constructed in the typical style of the Qing dynasty period. The structure itself consists of two halls on each side of a central courtyard. The complex is designed to be symmetrical with an altar placed in the centre of the structure.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results (as at October 2020) . . 23 November 2020 . 26 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200126151137/https://www.aab.gov.hk/form/AAB-SM-chi.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Historic Building Appraisal. Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall. . 23 November 2020.