List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Anuradhapura District
# List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Anuradhapura District

This is a list of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka.

| Monument | Location | Grama Niladhari Division | Divisional Secretary's Division | Registered | Description |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Abarali Vihara | | No. 679-Hinguruwewa | Palagala | 23 January 2009 | The Tampita Vihare |
| Abhayagiri vihāra | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Adiyakanda Forest Hermitage | Ritigala | No. 604-Galapittagala | Palugaswewa | 6 June 2008 | All the drip ledged rock caves with inscriptions |
| Adiyakanda Forest Hermitage | Ritigala | No. 604-Galapittagala | Palugaswewa | 23 January 2009 | The eight drip ledged caves with Brahmi characters at Rittigalakande of the Andiyakanda Aranya |
| Ambagahawewa Vihara | Ambagahawewa | No. 325, Ambagahawewa | Nochchiyagama | 22 November 2002 | The ancient Stupa |
| Ambagahawewa Vihara | Ambagahawewa | No. 325, Ambagahawewa | Nochchiyagama | 6 June 2008 | The ancient dagoba |
| Andiyagala Raja Maha Vihara | Rajanganaya Track 06 | No. 448, Angamuwa | Rajanganaya | 23 February 2007 | Ancient Stuhpa, Cave with Dewa image remains of other ancient buildings and the rock with inscriptions and the rock Bodhigaraya |
| Angamuwewa Wewa ruins | | No. 448-Angamuwa | Rajanganaya | 6 June 2008 | The rock stone with sword and other marks, dagoba, two rock inscriptions near the Angamuwewa Tank and tank outlet |
| Annasigala Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 499, Puliyankulama | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | The two drip-ledged caves |
| Anula Saya | Diggala | No. 586-Poovarasankulam | Mihinthale | 6 June 2008 | The dagoba |
| Anuradhapura Inner city archaeological sites | Pethispura | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | 18 June 1999 | The land bordering to Wasala road at South, Anula Mawatha at West, Y road at North and Vatavandana road at East side |
| Athkanda Vihara | Ellapothana | No. 209, Thulana Kumbuk Gollawa | Kahatagasdigiliya | 13 February 2009 | The stone inscriptions, drip ledged caves, ancient flight of steps, Guard Stones, Sandhakada Pahan and the ruined building in the premises |
| Avukana Buddha statue | | | Kekirawa | | |
| Baratha Naga Cave Complex | Millagala | No. 368, Nelumvila Thulana | Vilachchiya | 13 February 2009 | All the drip ledged cave with inscriptions, the flight of steps on rock, building ruins and pillar base |
| Barathanaga Len Senasana | Billewa | No. 368, Nelumvila Galviharawewa | Mahavilachchiya | 30 December 2011 | Pre-historic paintings and all caves with Brahmi Letters and other archaeological features |
| Bodhirukkarama Vihara | Aluthwewa | No. 381-Medagama Tulana | Thalawa | 23 January 2009 | The Attani stone inscription |
| Budures Vihara | Ralapanawa | No. 76, Ralapanawa | Medawachchiya | 23 February 2007 | Cave with drip-ledges and ancient dagaba |
| Budures Vihara | Ralapanawa | No. 76, Ralapanawa | Medawachchiya | 6 June 2008 | The ancient dagoba, drip ledged cave |
| Dakkhina Stupa (Dakunu Dagoba) | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Daniyagala Sri Wanasinghe Vihara | | No. 680, Daniyagala | Palagala | 30 December 2011 | Drip-ledged caves, old Stupa and tempita (on stone piles) buildings |
| Dematamal Purana Vihara | | Adampan-E | Nochchiyagama | 23 January 2009 | The very ancient building, dagoba, drip ledged caves, girilipi and ancient stone Buddha statue |
| Doramadalawa Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 587-Doramadalawa | Mihinthale | 23 January 2009 | The four drip ledged rock caves with Brahmi characters and a rock inscription within the precincts |
| Dutuwewa Purana Vihara | | No. 26-Thunchutuwa | Kebithigollewa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient Dagoba |
| Ellawewa ruins | | No. 675, Ellewewa | Palagala | 22 July 2011 | Flight of steps carved on the rock, ponds and the rock surface with other archaeological rematch found in the area |
| Eruwewa mountain ruins | | No. 552, Ethungama South | Thirappane | 22 July 2011 | The drip-ledged caves and rock tank |
| Galapitagala Naga Vihara | Ilukbodegama | No. 164, Ilukbodayagama | Galenbindunuwewa | 22 July 2011 | The drip - ledged cave and the cave with cobra hood |
| Galkanda Purana Vihara | Eppawela | No. 391, Palugaswewagama | Thalawa | 24 July 2009 | The two drip-ledged caves |
| Galkirinda Raja Maha Vihara | Punawa | No. 43-Prabodhagama | Medawachchiya | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock caves with Brahmi Characters rock with flight of steps, and rock inscriptions |
| Gallen Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 507 Aliwanguwa | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | The drip ledged caves (Len) with Brahmi Letters |
| Gallewa Forest Reserve ruins | | No. 554, Paindikulama | Thirappane | 22 July 2011 | The drip-ledged caves, stupa and pond |
| Galnewa Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 477 Galnewa | Galnewa | 24 July 2009 | Drip-ledged Cave Temple (Len Viharaya) |
| Galyaya ruins | | No. 408 Tissapura | Thalawa | 24 July 2009 | The ancient Dagoba and two drip-ledged caves |
| Gemunu Chaithyaramaya | | No. 534-Aluth Puliyankulam | Thirappane | 23 January 2009 | The Dagoba and pathway wall |
| Girilen Raja Maha Vihara | Meemalwewa | No. 88-Meewamalewa Madule | Rambewa | 6 June 2008 | The ancient dagoba and six drip ledged caves |
| Gonagiri Raja Maha Vihara | Kahatagasdigiliya | No. 230, Mahamessallawa | Kahatagasdigiliya | 30 December 2011 | All drip-ledged caves including the cave temple, plights of steps, ponds and ancient Dagaba |
| Habarana Purana Tempita Vihara | Habarana | | Palugaswewa | 1 November 1996 | Tempita vihara and paintings |
| Habarana Wewa ruins | | No. 589 | Palugaswewa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient Dagoba on the rock near Habarana wewa |
| Heenukgala ruins | | No. 418, Tambuttegama | Thambuttegama | 24 July 2009 | The ancient chaitya Godella (Hillock) |
| Hithagema Aranya Senasana | | No. 632-Ambulgaswewa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged caves with Brahmi inscriptions, ancient buildings |
| Ihalakagama Rock ruins | | No. 519, Ihalakagama | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | The drip-ledged caves located at the Western end of the Ihalakagama Rock wall |
| Isurumuniya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Jayasundararama Vihara | Pahala Talawa | No. 407, Pahala Talawa | Thalawa | 30 December 2011 | Stone pillars, statues, foundation stones and ruins |
| Jetavanaramaya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Kada Hatha Vihara | | No. 103-Diviya Udabandawewa Thulana | Rambewa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient dagoba, Tampita Vihare, buildings ruins and rock with pond |
| Kahalla Archaeological site | | No. 663, Kahalla | Palagala | 22 July 2011 | The ancient stupa and the building with stone pillars |
| Karagahawewa Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 406, Karagaha Wawa | Thalawa | 23 February 2007 | Remains of ancient buildings |
| Ketagala and Mahagala ruins | Kandulegama | No. 460-Kandulegama | Galnewa | 23 January 2009 | The dagoba mounds and other archaeological evidence found on the rock hills called Kandulegama Ketagala and Mahagala |
| Kidagalegama Vihara | | No. 73, Thulana | Medawachchiya | 23 February 2007 | Ancient Awasage and Dalada Maligawa |
| Kinihira Vehera | Pebbendiyawa | | Palagala | 24 July 2009 | Drip-ledged Caves |
| Kinihiri Kanda Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 633- Medawewa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged caves and stone with sacred foot print |
| Kotasara Piyangala Raja maha Vihara | | No. 648- Kotagala | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock caves |
| Kuda Dambulu Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 117-Sinhala Walahawiddhawewa | Horowpothana | 6 June 2008 | The drip ledged caves |
| Kuda Dambulu Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 117-Sinhala Walahawiddhawewa | Horowpothana | 23 January 2009 | The two drip ledged rock caves and the ancient flight of steps |
| Kudagal Vihara | Orugoda Yaya | No. 436, Dhelnegama | Thambuttegama | 23 January 2009 | The sacred foot print and rock stone with inscriptions |
| Kuttam Pokuna (Twin ponds) | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Lankarama | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Lovamahapaya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Madatugala Diggala ruins | Kotagala | | Kekirawa | 22 November 2002 | Three drip ledged caves |
| Maha Rathmal kele Watta ruins | | No. 259, Srawasthipura | Nachchadoowa | 23 February 2007 | Padanagaraya pond and remains of ancient buildings situated in the place |
| Mahaelagamuwa Ambalama | | No. 648, Mahaelagamuwa | Kekirawa | 22 July 2011 | The ancient Ambalama |
| Makulewa Purana Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 415, Makulewa | Thambuttegama | 24 July 2009 | The ancient Dagoba, Image House, and four Ponds |
| Maminiyawa Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 611-Maminiyawa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient Chaitya |
| Maradankadawala Gallen Vihara | Maradankadawala | | Kekirawa | 22 November 2002 | Four Stupa and two caves with paintings |
| Maradankadawala Vihara | | No. 133, Maradankadawala | Horowpothana | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock caves |
| Maya Ulpatha ruins | | No. 592 Maya Ulpatha | Palugaswewa | 23 February 2007 | Stone Buddha Statue and remains of other buildings and inscriptions situated in the jungle close to Maya Ulpatha ancient paddy fields |
| Mihintale | Mihintale | | Mihinthale | 26 September 1941 | Ambastala Stupa, Maha Seya, Sela chaitya, Naga pokuna, and other two Stupas |
| Naka Vihara | Kalagampalatha | | Palagala | 25 October 1958 | |
| Namalpura Sri Vishuddharama Vihara | Madawala | No. 598 Madawala | Palugaswewa | 23 February 2007 | Tampita Vihara and inscriptions with cave |
| Nambakada Wewa ancient tank ruins | | No. 35-Herath Halmillewa | Kebithigollewa | 6 June 2008 | The Bisocotuwa and sluice |
| Nawagala Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 386-Katiyawa Yaya-1 | Thalawa | 23 January 2009 | The two ancient Dagobas |
| Nisala Aranya Senasana | Morottegama | No. 676, Morottegama | Palagala | 22 July 2011 | All caves with drip-ledges and stone inscriptions and rock inscriptions |
| Orugalseya Rajamaha Vihara | | No. 626-Malawa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient pond, flight of steps, buildings evidence, ancient dagoba on rock |
| Oththappuwa Vihara | | No. 354-Oththappuwa | Nochchiyagama | 23 January 2009 | The ancient dagoba, Buddha shrine hall, rock with drip ledged caves with sacred foot print |
| Panikkankulama Wewa | | No. 326, Katupattewa | Nochchiyagama | 24 July 2009 | The ancient sluice gate |
| Poonewa Maha Vidyalaya ruins | | Poonewa | Medawachchiya | 23 February 2007 | Ancient Dagoba situated in Poonewa Maha Vidyalaya premises |
| Puleliya Thammennewa rock ruins | | No. 63-Thulana | Medawachchiya | 6 June 2008 | The main construction with the stone parapet near the Puleliya Thammennewa Galvatiya |
| Puleliya Thammennewa rock ruins | | No. 63-Thulana | Medawachchiya | 6 June 2008 | The main construction with the stone parapet near the Puleliya Thammennewa Galvatiya |
| Puliyankadawala Purana Vihara | | No. 150-Puliyankadawala | Horowpothana | 23 January 2009 | The stupa mound and the ancient stone pillars |
| Puliyankulama Padanagara | | No. 498, Sangamwewa | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | Puliyankulama Padanagara Building |
| Ralapanawa Padiketu Gala | | Ralapanawa | Nochchiyagama | 23 February 2007 | Rock surface with archaeological factors in the place known as Padiketu Gala |
| Ratmale Kanda Raja Maha Vihara | | Ratmale Kanda | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The drip ledged caves |
| Renakanda Purana Raja Maha Vihara | | Udakorassagalla | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The ancient Buddha shrine and sacred foot print |
| Ruwanmaduwa ruins | | No. 308, Nelumvila | Vilachchiya | 24 July 2009 | Ruwanmaduwa drip ledged caves |
| Ruwanwelisaya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Samadhi Statue | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Sandagala Vihara | Thoranaka | Korassagalle | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The Tampita Vihara |
| Sandagalpaya Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 624-Mayilagaswewa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The rock with steps and rock inscription, drip ledged cave, pathway wall and stupa ruins |
| Senpathi Nandimitra Aranya Senasana | Diyatittawewa | No. 151, Diyatittawewa | Horowpothana | 22 July 2011 | All caves with drip-ledges |
| Shailabimbarama Vihara | | No. 341 Andarawewa | Nochchiyagama | 30 December 2011 | Ancient Dagaba Godella, building ruins and ancient image house |
| Sri Bhatikatissa Raja Maha Vihara | Galgirikanda | | Medawachchiya | 22 July 2011 | Rock inscription and all caves with drip-ledges and Brahmi letters (Orthography) |
| Sri Dalada Vihara | Mahakumbukgollewa | | Medawachchiya | 30 December 2011 | The Tempita (on stone piles) building |
| Sri Datusena Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 623-Karunkankulam, Hatarakanuwa Usgala | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The drip ledged rock cave |
| Sri Datusena Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 651-Kithulhitiyawa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock cave on natural rock and sacred foot print |
| Sri Devatissa Raja Maha Vihara | | Elahamuwa Kekirawa | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The inscriptions, the drip ledged cave complex and rock inscriptions |
| Sri Kashyapa Vihara | Ramadegala | No. 651-Kittulhitiyawa | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The ancient stupa and building with stone pillars |
| Sri Kashyapa Vihara | | No. 651-Kithulhitiyawa | Kekirawa | 23 January 2009 | The ancient building with stone pillars |
| Sri Kosso Kanda Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 615-Kalepuliyankulam Kanduboda | Kekirawa | 6 June 2008 | The drip ledged rock cave with inscriptions |
| Sri Madhurasiri Vihara | | No. 371, Navodagama | Mahavilachchiya | 23 January 2009 | The buildings ruins with stone pillars |
| Sri Padmagiri Purana Raja Maha Vihara | Kudanelubewa | No. 265, Kudanelubewa | Nachchadoowa | 23 February 2007 | Remains of ancient buildings, steps and rock surface with other archaeological factors |
| Sri Sumanagira Raja Maha Vihara | | Katiyawa Yaya No. 7-Thulana | Thalawa | 6 June 2008 | The drip ledged rock cave |
| Sri Sumanagira Raja Maha Vihara | | Katiyawa Yaya No. 7-Thulana | Thalawa | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock cave, pillar base, rock with naga sketch evdcence and drain, ancient pond |
| Stone Bridge, Malwathu Oya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Sujatharama Vihara | Puhulegama | No. 134, Puhulewewa | Horowpothana | 23 January 2009 | The Tanpita Vihare and the ancient stone pathway wall within the precincts |
| Swasthigala | | No. 586-Maradankulama | Mihinthale | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock cave with ancient paintings at the place |
| Tammennakanda Purana Vihara | | No. 507, Galwanguwa | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | The drip-ledged caves |
| Telkiriyawa Purana Gal Vihara | Maliyadewpura | No. 429, Galviharawewa | Thambuttegama | 30 December 2011 | The ancient plight of steps, pond and ruins of two buildings |
| Thammennagala Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 547, Indigahawewa | Thalawa | 24 July 2009 | The drip-ledged caves, Rock inscription and Chaitya Godella (hillock) |
| Thanthirimale | | | Mahavilachchiya | | |
| Thonigala Rock Inscription | | No. 519 Ihalalakagama | Ipalogama | 24 July 2009 | |
| Thuparamaya | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Veheragala Getalawa Mountain ruins | | No. 528, Getalawa | Thirappane | 23 February 2007 | Stupa and remains of buildings at the peak of Veheragala Getalawa Mountain |
| Veragala Sri Jinendrarama Vihara | Walasgala | No. 596-Kumbukwewa | Palugaswewa | 23 January 2009 | The Stupa foundation pillar holes, the stone with steps and a pond |
| Vessagiri | | | Nuwaragam Palatha Central | | |
| Vijithapura Raja Maha Vihara | Kalawewa | | Kalawewa | 31 March 1950 | |
| Wadigawewa ruins | | No. 126, Thulana Wadigawewa | Horowpothana | 13 February 2009 | The building ruins in the Wadigawewa (Moragaha Digiliya) |
| Wahalkada Gal Len Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 40, Kebithigollewa | Kebithigollewa | 23 February 2007 | Stuhpa, two caves with Brahimi characters and other archaeological factors situated in natural rock surface in the premises |
| Wataram Pond | Anuradhapura sacred city | | Nuwaragam Palatha | 4 July 1975 | |
| Waththiyagala ruins | | No. 383 | Ipalogama | 23 February 2007 | Rock surface with archaeological factors and signs known as Waththiyagala |
| Weheragala Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 9, Abhayapura | Padaviya | 23 January 2009 | The ancient dagoba mound, 3 rock inscriptions and Galvatiya with archaeological remains |
| Weheragala ruins | | No. 12, Mahasen | Padaviya | 23 February 2007 | Weheragala Dagaba situated at the edge of Nagaswewa, inscriptions in the stone wall and remains of ancient buildings |
| Weheragodella Purana Vihara | | No. 403, Kurunduwewa | Thalawa | 23 February 2007 | Ancient Dagaba, buildings and pond |
| Yahangala Purana Raja Maha Vihara | | No. 668-Kalugala | Palagala | 23 January 2009 | The eight drip ledged caves and the drip ledged cave with Brahmi Characters and seven seats and a rock inscription |
| Yahangala ruins | Kandanekatunawewa | No. 87-Ihala Kolongaswewa | Kahatagasdigiliya | 23 January 2009 | The drip ledged rock cave and ancients seat |
| Yakka Bendi Bemma | Senapura Track 4 | No. 481-Amunugama Karuwelagaswewa | Galnewa | 6 June 2008 | The stone stacked wall known as Yakka Bendhi Bemma at the Kala Oya Bund on the boundary of Senapura Track 4 |
