영광 법성포 조창과 수군진의 변화

Abstract

In premodern times, Beopsungpo was a peninsula. The 6 ports around Beopsungpo connected it with Baeksu, Hongnong, Yungguang and other places. Beopsungpo operated primarily as a hub of seaways rather than of land routes. This feature also appeared at the 4 gates of Beopsungjin castle. The port’s stone docks were classified for anchorage of warships, cargo vessels and fishing boats. This study examines the facilities that were important to the tribute granary and naval base of Beopsungpo. Other facilities, which were discovered after the south gate of Beopsungjin castle was confirmed, are also included. Although for long Beopsungchang’s establishment has been assumed to have taken place at the time of King Sejo, it is now thought to originate from the time of King Sungjong because of the lack of apparent evidence. The number of eup(邑) within the jurisdiction of Beopsungchang was 15 at first but increased to 28 in 1512. Then it reduced to 12 after the mid－seventeenth century, until the jurisdiction was abolished in 1890. The record of Daedongjiji in 1514 about Beopsungpo’s naval post explains the consecration of Beopsungjin castle. Moreover, it considers the arrangement time of the Beopsung port’s warship at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty as the time Beopsungpojin was established. Because of the important role it had in marine transportation, the position of Beopsungchumsa was appointed to a very seasoned person who, after performing well, could enjoy preferential treatment in taking up higher positions.