陵井考述

Textual Research on Ling Well

陵井相传为汉代张道陵开凿,是古代著名的大口盐井,兴盛于唐宋。它的形成与发展,与其独特的地理位置、井盐业的繁荣和道教文化的影响密切相关。陵井监是陵井的主要管理机构,设立于五代和宋初,初期与陵州并存。北宋熙宁五年(1072),废陵州入陵井监。政和三年(1113),陵井监更名为仙井监。南宋隆兴元年(1163),仙井监并入隆州。

According to legends, Ling Well （Lingjing）, dug by Zhang Daoling in Han Dynasty, was a famous wide-mouthed salt well in ancient China. Its salt production reached the maximum level in Tang and Song dynasties. The formation and development of the well was closely related to its special geographical location, the prosperity of well salt business and the cultural influence of Daoism. Lingjing Jian, administrative organization of Ling Well, was established during Five Dynasties and the early Northern Song Dynasty, coexisting with Ling Zhou in its early stage. In 1072 （the fifth year of Xining＇s reign of Northern Song Dynasty）, Ling Zhou was abolished and the administrative area was put under Lingjing Jian. In 1113 （the third year of Zhaoji＇s reign of Northern Song Dynasty）, Lingjing Jian was renamed Xianjing Jian and in 1163 （the first year of Zhaoshen＇s reign of Southern Song Dynasty）, it was merged into Long Zhou.