Matara
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MATARA
Origin/meaning
The arms show a bridge over the Nilwala ganga and a Martello tower. Why these symbols were chosen is not known, as neither of these was present in the town....
The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms.
Literature : Silva, de and Beumer, Illustrations and views of Dutch Ceylon 1602-1796, 1988.