KATUWANNAWA ROCK CAVES
7.750000,80.250000
Description
Two small rock-caves (PARKER 1909: 258) or modified natural rock shelters used as troglodyte meditation retreats prepared for the monks. SITUATION (PARKER 1909: 258): At a village of Katuwannawa (note 1), which is said to lie at a travelling distance of two miles (about 3 km) north of the junction [probably near N07°42': E080°16'] of the Kimbulwana-oya [note 2] with the Daeduru-oya [note 3], which still bears the name of Siriwaddhana-nuwara.Two small rock-caves (PARKER 1909: 258) or modified natural rock shelters used as troglodyte meditation retreats prepared for the monks. SITUATION (PARKER 1909: 258): At a village of Katuwannawa (note 1), which is said to lie at a travelling distance of two miles (about 3 km) north of the junction [probably near N07°42': E080°16'] of the Kimbulwana-oya [note 2] with the Daeduru-oya [note 3], which still bears the name of Siriwaddhana-nuwara.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 | YAPAHUWA FORT CAVE TEMPLE | ||
| 10.4 | CULUTTHA, Peddawa (Cave of) | ||
| 17.4 | NAGALA ROCK (Cave at) | ||
| 18.5 | GALGIRIYAWA 'CAVE DWELLING' | ||
| 23.6 | GALGIRIYAWA NITRE CAVE | ||
| 27.3 | YAN LENA | ||
| 27.3 | BAGAVA LENA, Galagedera | ||
| 28.0 | GALE DEVIYA GALGE, Ranagiriya | ||
| 28.2 | MAHAKELLE NITRE CAVE |