Yeongguksa Temple was probably built during the late Unified Silla period. State Preceptor Wongak likely reconstructed it in the 12th century (reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo). During the reign of King Gojong of Goryeo, the king ordered An Jong-pil to rebuild the pagoda, the stupa, and the main Buddhist hall and to name the temple Gukcheongsa. Later, King Gongmin renamed it Yeongguksa. Built on a hill located about 200m south of Yeongguksa Temple, this octagonal stupa is composed of a stylobate, a main body, and an ornamental top. The lower pedestal of the stylobate forms one structure with the ground stone, with the middle pedestal having patterns on each of its eight sides. The lower pedestal has a lotus petal decorating the upper and lower parts of its sides. Its main body has a rectangular door engraved on one of its sides. A lock is carved in relief inside the door. The roof stone has roof tiles engraved on each of its sides. Such line of roof tiles successfully matches the curve of the eaves, thereby enhancing the overall shape of the stupa. The ornamental top still has its over-turned bowl and bud. Considering the year the Stele of State Preceptor Wonsan was built, this stupa was likely erected in 1180 (the 10th year of the reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo).