| WAT SATDICHON (วัดสาทดีชน) |
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| Text & maps by Tricky Vandenberg - July 2009 Updated April 2011, April 2013, June 2015 |
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| (Detail of a 19th century map - map is orientated S-N) |
| (Detail of Phraya Boran Rachathanin's map - Anno 1926) |
| Wat Satdichon is located on the city island in the southwestern area of Ayutthaya in Pratu Chai Sub-district. The monastery stood on the north bank of Khlong Tha Phra. The former temple was situated just north of Wat Cho on the opposite side of the canal. In its immediate vicinity were Wat Chang, Wat Pa Sai and Wat Pa Sathon. Wat Satdichon, Wat Chang and Wat Pa Sai were situated closely to each other. A 2007 Fine Arts Department (FAD) map based on conducted excavations shows the location of the three temples, which could lead to the conclusion that the structures were part of one single monastery. On the mid-19th century map we find the indication of Wat Chang in this area. Why Phraya Boran Rachathanin has divided this area (contrary to the mid-19th C map) in a location with three temples in close proximity, is not known. There are no traces of foundations or brick work at ground level and the temple is classified as disappeared. The site is mentioned on Phraya Boran Rachathanin's map drafted in 1926. Its historical background and period of construction are unknown. There is a monastery named Wat Kradichon (วัดกระดีชน) indicated on a mid-19th century map north of Wat Chang, but I believe this should be the location of Wat Sra Monthon today. Wat Satdichon was located in geographical coordinates: 14° 20' 49.86" N, 100° 32' 45.53" E. |
| (Detail of a 2007 Fine Arts Department GIS map - Courtesy of the Fine Arts Department - 3th Region) |
| (Detail of a 2007 Fine Arts Department GIS map - Courtesy of the Fine Arts Department - 3th Region) |