This is the sole remnant of what is sometimes called the North Cross. It is of coursde merely the base of a cross and is located next to the tower of St. Columba's Church. Presumably the remainder of it, if it was ever completed, was broken up and used for some other purpose. The Saxons played much the same game when they inherited the impressive buildings which the Romans left behind.The ancients did not always keep as careful an eye on the future as we might like them to have done. We would give much to have the five crosses in vaguely original condition.

The South Cross is the best preserved of the 5 (?) in Kells. and has been signed by the craftsman who created it. When you visit it, look carefully at the base and MUIREADACH's name may be faintly visible. Once again, it is clearly a visual aid to enable the monks to explain the scriptures more clearly. For more detailed information on the crosses, vide "The High Crosses of Kells" by Helen Roe, obtainable in the town. Leaving the churchyard and walking up the Carrick (the hill on which Kells is situated), the next monument is........ St Colmcille's House