Fort MacDowall, Matale
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Fort MacDowall was located in Matale. It was a fortified outpost during the Kandyan Wars, named after Major General Hay MacDowall, the 6th Commander of British Troops in Ceylon. The fort was one of the few inland forts constructed by the British and was completed in 1803. ()
Built: 1803 (221 years ago)Coordinates: 7°27'55"N, 80°37'20"E
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Matale
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Day trips
Fort MacDowall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hunnas Falls, Aluvihare Rock Temple, Sri Muthumariamman Temple, Alawathugoda Saman Devalaya.