The architect and builder was Martinus Leusekam, who is described as a Baas Landmeter (Chief Surveyor) and the resident Predikant was Philippus de Vries.

When the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam occupied the fort during the Sri Lankan Civil War the church, along with a number of other key buildings, were demolished in an attempt to stop the Sri Lankan Army gaining control of the site.

[4] Fortunately a number of the historic tombstones were rescued and are currently housed at the church in Batticaloa for safekeeping.

[5] The church was in the form of a Greek Cross, with arms of equal length and a wide central area.

The floor was paved with stones 2 sq ft (0.19 m2) in area, with a number of tombstones, dating from 1660, suggesting that they contained re-interred ashes or remains.