Phra That Mughalin

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Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

 

Phra That Mughalin Koh Matphon is a small island, 500 meters from the coast at the mouth of Chumphon. The island is positioned in the north direction.

 

The south is about 100 meters wide and 350 meters long, with a sandbar stretching from the coast to the island. making it possible to walk to the island at low tide There is a small peak on the island, about 10 - 15 meters high. There is a small chedi on the top of the mountain. The history is unknown. But notice from the architecture style It is a chedi in the early Rattanakosin period.

 

Malik Chedi, Koh Mattphon, is a chedi with a square base, size 3.70 x 3.85 meters. 2 squares on each side, probably used as a container for ashes The upper base is a lion base in the middle of the wood, wrapped with glass beads, chicken breast decorated with stucco designs. Kaeng Singha is a Kanok pattern. Some of the lion's legs are made into the shape of a black face. This lion's base recessed twelve wooden corners. Received with a square bell Twelve wooden recesses as well.

 

The wooden base of the lion base is decorated with stucco designs of flowers and leaves. Bua facing stucco in the shape of a grille. The wire above the lotus faces up. in the form of flowers and leaves The lion's belly is made into a Kanok pattern in the shape of leaves. Twelve wooden recessed bells decorated with stucco patterns It is a grille pattern on the lotus neck above which is an octagonal lotus flower. and the octagonal facing lotus supports the 3-tiered vine clusters and the leaf tops. In the middle of the buds are projected with two layers of glass beads, the top is made of dew beads. The height of the pagoda is about 9.60 meters. Malik Chedi, Koh Matphon, which is.

 

The ancient site was supposed to be built to contain the ashes. in the utilization area of the navy (There is a lighthouse on the hilltop) Architectural style Probably around the age of King Rama 3 - 4 in the early Rattanakosin period. has been registered In the announcement of the Government Gazette, Volume 115, Section 83 Ngor., dated 21 September 1998.

 

The current condition of Malik Chedi, Koh Matphon, people going up to Koh Matphon Must travel by boat or have to look at the water level If the water level drops, the island can be walked on. But if the water level is already high, it may be stuck on the island. The distance to Malik Chedi, Koh Matphon, has to walk down the road for about 1 kilometer to reach a stairway with a height of 94 steps. Currently, there are navy officers guarding the area below. On the 15th day of the waxing moon of the 7th lunar month, there will be a traditional event. To make merit and pay homage to Malik Chedi every year.