Randles Hill
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Randles Hill is a hill located in the suburb of Mulgampola in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
| Randles Hill | |
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  Randles Hill Sri Lanka | |
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| Coordinates | 07°16′43.1″N 80°37′5.1″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
History
Randles Hill, earlier known as Solomon’s Garden,[1] received its name when Sir John Scurrah Randles (1875–1945) generously donated the money (Rs. 50,000) through the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society to purchase a significant land parcel[2] for the relocation and construction of Kingswood College. Randles was a prominent Methodist, English parliamentarian, and philanthropist.[3] His notable gift followed a visit to the district by Rev. William Goudie (1857–1922) and Robert Simpson, a leading figure in the laymen's missionary movement, who upon returning to England persuaded Randles of the value of such a contribution.[4] Randles subsequently donated a further Rs. 180,626 for the construction of the college buildings.[4] The land, once known as Solomon’s Garden, was renamed Randles Hill by the founder of Kingswood College, Louis Edmund Blaze.[5]
Randles Hill Railway Station
Randles Hill Railway Station is the second school based railway station in Sri Lanka.[citation needed] The first such railway station is at Richmond Hill, which services Rippon College and Richmond College in Galle.
The Randles Hill station is actually a railway halt located on the Matale Line, close to the level crossing at Mulgampola, between Peradeniya Junction and Kandy railway station.