Apart from the Anjengo fort, many important landmarks throw light into the place’s tryst with European colonial powers in Anchuthengu. Our history books tell us that this 130-feet tall Varkala Lighthouse has guided the ships arriving from Britain. One can find the ruins of one of the earliest factories set up by the British East India Company, etc., here as the monuments of a colonial past.

To know more about the place's historical relevance, you can visit and explore the ancient churches here. The churches are built in adherence to the European architectural style. Varkala Lighthouse and a convent school that is more than 100 years old are the other attractions.

Further, a nearby cemetery has tombstones talking about bitter memories of young Britons who lost their lives trying to colonize this far-off land. Visit tombstones dating back to 1704 near Varkala Lighthouse.

In addition, there is a masonry canal built by the British at Anchuthengu, and it connects the place to Kollam. They used it for transporting merchandise by boat. Though the canal still exists, it is in a state of disrepair.