Echelon Barracks

Echelon Barracks
Colombo
First Prime Minister of Independent Sri Lanka Hon. D.S.Senanayaka visiting the 1st battalion of the CLI at the Echelon Square and watching volunteers being trained to handle light machine guns.
Echelon Barracks is located in Central Colombo
Echelon Barracks
Echelon Barracks
Location within Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°55′56″N 79°50′39″E / 6.93222°N 79.84417°E / 6.93222; 79.84417
TypeHeadquarters building
Site history
Built1880s
In use1880s – 1970s
Garrison information
GarrisonCeylon Artillery

Echelon Barracks was a former military barracks situated in Colombo Fort, Colombo. It was occupied by the newly formed Ceylon Army following independence.