Claverton

Claverton is an estate in , , and has an elevation of 1,396 metres. Claverton is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castlereigh Dam and Canyon Dam.

Dam
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists.

Dam
The is a large arch-gravity dam built across the , 4.5 km upstream of the iconic , in the Central Province of .

Dam
The is a large gravity dam at , in the of . Along with the , the dams are the highest point and beginning of the Laxapana Hydropower Complex, involving a number of dams, penstocks, and hydroelectric power stations. is situated 3½ km south of Claverton.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maskeliya and Norton Bridge.

Town
is a town in the of . It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. is situated 5 km southeast of Claverton.

Village
, Sri Lanka is a village in . It is located within , in the . is situated 6 km northwest of Claverton.

Locality
is a village in . It is located within . is situated 6 km northwest of Claverton.

Claverton

Latitude
6.8738° or 6° 52′ 26″ north
Longitude
80.5484° or 80° 32′ 54″ east
Elevation
1,396 metres (4,580 feet)
Open location code
6MR2VGFX+G9
Geo­Names ID
1249017
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