Dawson Tower

Dawson Tower, located in Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka, is a historical monument commemorating Captain William Francis Dawson, who initiated the construction of the Colombo-Kandy Road in 1820. This road was the first modern highway on the island. The tower was erected in 1832 after Dawson's untimely death from a snake bite, serving as a tribute to his contributions and engineering skills. Positioned near the Kadugannawa Pass, the tower is a significant landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in Sri Lanka's colonial history and infrastructure development.