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Architectural Information
  • Building type: Abbey
  • Date of construction: Medieval
  • Architect: Not Assigned
  • Listing: MON
  • HB/SMR Ref: ANT038:026
  • 2nd Survey by EHS: No
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Kells Abbey, Kells Kells Abbey, Kells
Kells Abbey, Kells
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Kells Abbey, Kells

County Antrim

Kells Abbey, Kells

Augustinian abbey, West gable and part of North and South walls remain. Very tall gable with small lancet, single block of sandstone dressing on arch

Building Stone Information

Stone Type Category: Basalt
Primary Stone Type: Basalt
Secondary Stone Type: Local Carboniferous Sandstone
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Stonework Construction: Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition: Standing stonework is all in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration.
Condition Assessment (QUB): 1

 

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