Rock House Army Camp, Military headquarters in Modera, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Rock House Army Camp serves as the regimental headquarters of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps in a coastal area north of Colombo. The compound contains multiple military structures and several buildings distributed across the grounds.
The site originated from a 19th-century residence built by administrator Henry Augustus Marshall during the tenure of Ceylon's first British Governor. This colonial-era foundation shaped its development into a modern military facility.
The military installation represents the evolution of Sri Lankan defense forces from colonial times through independence to modern military operations.
Access to the site is strictly controlled and visitors must obtain prior official permission to enter the grounds. Planning ahead with the appropriate military authorities is necessary for any visit.
The grounds contain three historical BL 6-inch Mark VII naval guns with underground ammunition stores from the former Modera battery installation. These weapons reveal the location's earlier strategic importance along the coast.
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