Wat Chedi Yod Thong

History

Wat Chedi Yod Thong was constructed during the Sukhothai era

Sukhothai kingdom

The Sukhothai kingdom was an early kingdom in the area around the city Sukhothai, in north central Thailand. It was First Thai Empire. It existed from 1238 till 1438...

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Features

The temple is famous for its Sukhothai-style bud shaped chedi. This chedi is the only remaining one of this style in Phitsanulok Province

Phitsanulok Province

Phitsanulok is one of the provinces of Thailand, located in the North of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Loei, Phetchabun, Phichit, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, Uttaradit. In the north-east it also has a short border with Xaignabouli of Laos.-Etymology:The first element Phitsanu is a cognate...

. On the campus, there is a complex of monk houses, facing a small lake, and there is a small, modern temple structure nearby.