Modera House

Modera House is a large bungalow (as mansions are referred to locally) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. A nineteenth century stately home, located in Mutwal north of Colombo. It is now part of the De La Salle College, Colombo.

History

Built by Henry Augustus Marshall, an Englishmen who accompanied Lord North who was the first British Governor of Ceylon. Marshall was an officer in the Ceylon Civil Service and went on to serve as Auditor General of Ceylon. He built Modera House along with Rock House and Whist Bungalow.

The house was bought by Lt. Colonel John Scott Armitage, the first commanding officer of the Ceylon Light Infantry, who expanded the house to its current appearance.

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