These archaeological monuments are situated in the Katana Divisional Secretariat, Gampaha District, Western Province. The Amandoluwa Tower is one of two trigonometrical stations utilized by the British in the Gampaha District. Government Survey Department records indicate that this tower was constructed by the Dutch in 1796 AD.
Recently, a banyan plant had grown atop the tower, and its roots extended through the cylindrical hole and reached the ground. The tree removal process commenced on March 18, 2024, and was undertaken by the West Region Office of the Department of Archaeology. The necessary GI pipe couplings and other materials were supplied by the Katunayake Municipal Council.
The tree removal was a challenging task, completed on March 22, 2024. The roots of the tree had caused the top five rows of bricks to dislodge, and the plaster layer at the top of the tower had also come off.
The plaster layer at the top of the tower was restored, and the roots were removed. The top of the tower was reinforced with mortar, and the work was completed on March 25, 2024.
Recently, a banyan plant had grown atop the tower, and its roots extended through the cylindrical hole and reached the ground. The tree removal process commenced on March 18, 2024, and was undertaken by the West Region Office of the Department of Archaeology. The necessary GI pipe couplings and other materials were supplied by the Katunayake Municipal Council.
The tree removal was a challenging task, completed on March 22, 2024. The roots of the tree had caused the top five rows of bricks to dislodge, and the plaster layer at the top of the tower had also come off.
The plaster layer at the top of the tower was restored, and the roots were removed. The top of the tower was reinforced with mortar, and the work was completed on March 25, 2024.
