Burial cave at Kakkad

Important Laterite RockCutcaves in Kerala

1. Ø Eyyal, Porkkulam, Kattakampal, Kakkad, Kandanasseri, Anakkara and Sukapuram.

2. Ø Category: two types 1)single chambered, 2)multi chambered.

 1) Kattakampal burial ground

2) Burial cave at Kakkad

1. Ø Location: on the slope of hill 2 north of kunnamkulam town

2. Ø Features:

3. ·Narrow entrance.

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1. ·Access to the entrance through a flight of steps.

2. ·Caves dome shaped and  parabolic on plan.

3. ·A circular opening on the cave ceiling.

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1. ·Wide plaster like projection an either side of the entrance.

2. ·Height of cave 1.8m from floor to the top opening(unusual).