Cross of St Patrick and St Columba - Kells, Meath, Ireland
N 53° 43.643 W 006° 52.773
29U E 639891 N 5955278
Celtic Cross from the 9th century at Kells Abbey, County Meath.
Waymark Code: WM13EMQ
Location: Leinster, Ireland
Date Posted: 11/24/2020
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Cross of St Patrick and St Columba (South Cross): the earliest cross at Kells, erected in the 9th century. Carved scenes include Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, the Three Children in the Furnace and Daniel in the lions' den.
Type of cross: Celtic cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
rich ornamented with pictural carvings.
Describe the location:
Former churchyard near the round tower.
Is this cross commemorative ?: Don't know...
Year of manufacture: Not listed
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