Fort for Burma Army

Terrain

General condition

It is an ancient mound that has not been excavated. It is located in the south within the area of ​​Wat Kui Buri. On Petchkasem Road in the district of Kui Buri Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Currently, a replica of the city wall is being built on the east side of the archaeological site. or the side that faces Petchkasem Road Therefore, it cannot be seen from the road.

The present ancient hill is located far from Khlong Kui Buri or the Kui Buri River that flows behind the Kui Buri Temple. Come to the east about 120 meters

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Kuiburi River

Geological conditions

The area has a slope from the Tanaosri Mountain Range in the west. to the east of the Gulf of Thailand The geological condition of the archaeological site is due to the accumulation of convective sediments and decaying sediments.

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

The archaeological site is located in the southern area of ​​Wat Kui Buri. The appearance of the ancient site today is a mound and covered with weeds. On the mound are the remains of ancient brick and cobblestone sites. making it impossible to see the true nature of the fort It is about 16 meters wide and about 4-5 meters high. Currently, there is only one mound of soil left.

It is assumed that it was a fort built in the Ayutthaya period. to be used as a place to suppress the Burmese army that entered the city of Kui Originally, along Khlong Kui or Kui Buri River, there were 11 forts, and now only one evidence remains.

The town of Kui is located near the Singkhon checkpoint, a channel across the mountains from the borders of Burma. From the Singkhon checkpoint through the city of Kui to Petchaburi until reaching Ayutthaya. There is a local legend recounted that The ancestors of the city of Kui used the fort to support the Burmese army to fight the Burmese guerrilla warfare. to help the elderly, women and children escape the enemy's dangers, as well as to allow fast horses to bring the bills to different cities. until Krungsri Ayutthaya Until he received the nickname "Tiger Kui" from such heroism.