The Boake Gates (officially Boake Memorial Gates) at Royal College Colombo are three entrances to the main building along Rajakeeya Mawatha in Colombo.
The gates were built in memory of Rev. Dr. Barcroft Boake, who was a former headmaster of the Colombo Academy the for runner to the Royal College Colombo. Serving as headmaster from 1842 to 1870, he bequeath £250 to the school in his will. This money was used to build the Boake Memorial Gates. The gates stand as a symbol for the college's traditions and culture.[1]
The gates are made of iron, with brick piers. There are three sets of gates with each larger main gates flanked by two smaller side gates. The main gates are adorned with the pre-1954 crest of the college. One of sides of the gates include inscriptions in memory of Rev. Boake. The side gates remain open throughout the year, while the center gates remain closed except for rare occasions. The school's War Memorial is located between the center gates and the main entrance of the College Main Hall.[2]