Xiao Men Village, Tieshuo Stone Tower Introduction
Shi Gandan Appearance: Tower-shaped Shi Gandan Stele Inscription: Symbol Total Height: 2.30M Circumference: 5.70M Construction Form: Conical Shape Top Decoration: Bottle-shaped Xiaomen Village is commonly known as "Wangxing Qishan" and is surrounded by a low-lying area where villagers choose to reside according to the mountain's terrain. Therefore, the tower is built to guard the mountain spirit and prevent the invasion of negative energy into the village. Another account states that a local villager with the surname Xu went to this hillside with a hoe to dig, which disturbed the mountain spirit, causing him to become mentally unstable and speak nonsense. Following the guidance of the Lord Wang of the Wenchang Temple, a stone tower was erected to suppress the mountain spirit and protect the residents' safety. The Ironstone Tower is located on the hills west of Xiaomen Village and serves as a guide for fishing boats entering and exiting the fishing port. Source: Oral accounts from local elders of Xiaomen Village, partially excerpted from the book "The Exorcism and Blessing Towers of Penghu."
