Important Laterite RockCutcaves in Kerala
Ø Eyyal, Porkkulam, Kattakampal, Kakkad, Kandanasseri, Anakkara and Sukapuram.
Ø Category: two types 1)single chambered, 2)multi chambered.
1) Kattakampal burial ground
2) Burial cave at Kakkad
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Ø Location: on the slope of hill 2 north of kunnamkulam town
Ø Features:
·Narrow entrance.
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·Access to the entrance through a flight of steps.
·Caves dome shaped and parabolic on plan.
·A circular opening on the cave ceiling.
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·Wide plaster like projection an either side of the entrance.
·Height of cave 1.8m from floor to the top opening(unusual).