Fort Pyl & Fort Beschutter
Be the first to rate
Loading...
17th century dutch map of Fort Pyl
On the southern edge of the Jaffna peninsula three forts were linearly situated across the neck of the narrow peninsula. Elephant Pass was the southern most fortification out of these forts.
Three miles north east from Elephant Pass in the general area of Iyakachchi was situated the second fortification called Pas Beschutter built by the Dutch near the village of Koyilvayal. Further to the north east from this point was the third Dutch fortification named Pas Pyl. The purpose of the three forts was to protect Dutch interests in the Peninsula from attacks originating in the Wanni mainland.
Image courtesy of Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Image courtesy of Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Nothing remains of Pas Pyl today.
Also See
Map of Fort Pyl & Fort Beschutter
The markers points to an approximated locations. Please see directions above.
The map above also shows other places of interest within a approximately 20 km radius of the current site. Click on any of the markers and the info box to take you to information of these sites
Zoom out the map to see more surrounding locations using the mouse scroll wheel or map controls.
Traveling Directions to Elephant Pass
Route from Colombo to Elephant Pass |
| Though : Putlam – Anuradhapura distance : 360 km Travel time : 8 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
© www.amazinglanka.com