In the open quadrangle, north of the sanctum, is a well,
enclosed by four old massive walls (15 ft. by 24 ft. J, each
wall having a narrow arched doorway in its centre. This
is the most archasological feature of the place ; the walls are
undoubtedly those originally built by the Portuguese, and
the arched doorways differ from anything of the kind to be
seen elsewhere. At the east end of the quadrangle, facing
the two openings in the colonnade, are two Buddhist temples,
each on a raised platform 1 6 ft. by 24, with four pillars on
each side, forming nairow verandalis round a central room,
in which is an image of Buddha, and a karandua containing
some of his relics. These relics hold an important position
in the processions at the iPerahera in the month of July.
Against the walls of the quadrangle are several lean-to
buildings, either occupied by the temple attendants, or
used as stores.
