| WAT PHRAY |
Wat Phray was situated on the city island in the central area of Ayutthaya in Tambon
Pratu Chai.
The temple was located on the west bank of Khlong Chakrai Yai (at present called
Khlong Tho). Wat Pa Phad (no traces anymore) stood in the north of Wat Phray on the
south bank of Khlong Klaeb. Wat Som stood in its vicinity, opposite the canal bank.
The ancient sites in its vicinity were cleared in the early 1970's during construction works
of an expansion project of the (former) Ayutthaya Agriculture School (Withayalai
Kasetrakam). There are no traces of foundations or brick work anymore at ground level
and the temple is classified as disappeared. [1]
Historical data about the monastery and its construction is unknown. The site is
mentioned on Phraya Boran Rachathanin's map drafted in 1926.
References:
[1] Bangkok Post - 09 Dec 1972 - Work suspended on Ayutthaya sites. The article
states that "machinery engaged on the Ayutthaya Agriculture School extensions ploughed
up the ruins of at least five temples in the disputed area";. The work at the school was
stopped after students had sent a petition to the NEC. The Director General of the Fine
Arts Department at that time stated he was certain the damage had already been done.
Pratu Chai.
The temple was located on the west bank of Khlong Chakrai Yai (at present called
Khlong Tho). Wat Pa Phad (no traces anymore) stood in the north of Wat Phray on the
south bank of Khlong Klaeb. Wat Som stood in its vicinity, opposite the canal bank.
The ancient sites in its vicinity were cleared in the early 1970's during construction works
of an expansion project of the (former) Ayutthaya Agriculture School (Withayalai
Kasetrakam). There are no traces of foundations or brick work anymore at ground level
and the temple is classified as disappeared. [1]
Historical data about the monastery and its construction is unknown. The site is
mentioned on Phraya Boran Rachathanin's map drafted in 1926.
References:
[1] Bangkok Post - 09 Dec 1972 - Work suspended on Ayutthaya sites. The article
states that "machinery engaged on the Ayutthaya Agriculture School extensions ploughed
up the ruins of at least five temples in the disputed area";. The work at the school was
stopped after students had sent a petition to the NEC. The Director General of the Fine
Arts Department at that time stated he was certain the damage had already been done.
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| Text by Tricky Vandenberg - May 2010 |
