Buckingham Canal, Kollam
| Buckingham Canal | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Length | 0.466 miles (0.750 km) (Used for transportation till 1795) |
| Maximum height above sea level | 23 ft (7.0 m) (Ends at Arabian Sea) |
| Status | Dysfunctional |
| Navigation authority | None |
| History | |
| Date of first use | 1560 |
| Geography | |
| Start point | Dead End (in the East) |
| End point | Arabian Sea (in the West) |
Buckingham Canal in Kollam is a 450-year-old Portuguese built heritage landmark at Tangasseri. This is one of the rare ancient ruins existing in the city. The Canal is believed to be a key conduit built by the Portuguese some 450 years ago inside their strategic territory, the Fort Thomas. Quilon along with Tangasseri was one among the ancient Portuguese settlements in Asia.