The document discusses several historical monuments from the colonial era in Sri Lanka, including the Dutch Hospital, Katuwana Fort, Wolvendaal Church, and Dutch Reformed Church of Kalpitiya. It provides background on Sri Lanka's colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British between the 16th and 20th centuries. Several structures from this period that still stand today reflect the architectural styles of their colonial builders. The document concludes that the colonial era left an important mark on Sri Lanka's history that can still be seen in the numerous surviving monuments across the country.

1. Historical
Monuments In
Colonial Era
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Dutch Hospital Dutch Reformed
Church Kalpitiya
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Table of contents
Introduction
Fortresses
Katuwana Fort
Wolvendaal Church
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07 Conclusion

3. Introduction
Sri Lanka was colonized due to several reason mainly for
trade and politics.
Sri Lanka was under colonized by
Portuguese (1505-1658)
Dutch (1658-1796)
British (1796-1948)
Only costal region was colonized by both Portuguese and
Dutch. While entire nation was conquered by British during
1815.
Sri Lanka was declared the independence on 4th February
1948.
During colonial period many buildings and structures were
build and currently exist through out Sri Lanka.

4. Dutch Hospital
• The building was built as a hospital by
the Dutch
• The Dutch established this to look after
the health of the officers and other staff
• The building reflects 17th century Dutch
colonial architecture. The building has
five wings forming two courtyards
• In 2011, it has been transformed by
Urban Development Authority

5. Fortresses
The Portuguese, Dutch and
English came to Sri Lanka in
different periods and built lot of
fortresses here, a part of which
is below.
Jaffna Fortress
Galle Fortress
Trincomalee Fortress

6. Katuwana Fort
 The Katuwana Fort was built in
1645 A.D by the Dutch East India
Company
 importance of Katuwana as a
strategic location for the the
armies
 Katuwana is a small fort located
about 50km northeast of Matara
in the Hambantota District.

7. Wolvendaal Church
• It was build on 6th March 1757
• The word Wolvendaal meaning “Dale Of
Wolves”
• Located in Pettah,Colombo
• Wolvendaal Church is one of oldest
protestant Churches in Sri Lanka
• The church was constructed in Doric Style
• In form of Greek cross.

8. Dutch Reformed Church Kalpitiya
Mutuwalla street, Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka.
The Dutch Reformed Church (known
as St Peter's Kerk) is located between
the
Dutch fort and the village of Kalpitiya.
• Year consecrated - 1706
• Location - Kalpitiya, Sri lanka
• Architecture Type – Christhian Church
• Style - Doric

9. Conclusion
Historical colonial era is a one of most
significance historical period Archaeologist
Found more important evidence and resources.
There are number of colonial era monuments
Can be founded all around the sri lanka. Here it
is considered few monuments those are popular
and valuable source in the sri lankan history.

10. Our team
UWU/HTE/19/021 - Harsha Gayan
UWU/HTE/19/022 - K.H.K Silva
UWU/HTE/19/046 - S.H.S De Silva
UWU/HTE/19/047 - L.P.D. Udayakumari
UWU/HTE/19/062 - M.N.N.Waisha

11. Thanks!