Pok Wai
Pok Wai (Chinese: 壆圍) is a walled village in the San Tin area of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong.[1]
History[]
The village was erected by Man Sau-fuk (文壽福) around a century ago.[1]
Features[]
The village features a central axis and seven rows of village houses. The entrance gate and the enclosing walls have been demolished. A shrine is located at the back row of the village houses, facing the entry vertical lane of the village. Its altar houses 13 deities for worship, including Kwun Yam, Tin Hau, Man Cheong and Yeung Hau.[1]
A post World War II pillboxes and trenches system is located in the vicinity of Pok Wai. They are believed to have been built as part of the British defense of Kai Kung Leng, and protecting Shek Kong Airfield.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building Appraisal. Shrine at No. 106 Pok Wai
- ^ "Survey Findings on Japanese World War II Military Installations in Hong Kong" (PDF). Surveying & Built Environment. Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (Special issue to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong, 8 December to 25 December 1941): 89–90. 2011.
External links[]
- Delineation of area of existing village Pok Wai (San Tin) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
- Antiquities Advisory Board. Pictures of the Shrine at No. 106 Pok Wai
Coordinates: 22°27′56″N 114°03′08″E / 22.465567°N 114.052331°E
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