Above: Adam & Eve design engraved in the surface of south high cross in Ceanannus Mor Kells

Brief Description

Renowned source of the Book of Kells an illuminated manuscript of the Four Gosples in Latin, produced here sometime before the year 800. St Columcille (Columba) set up a monastery here in AD550 at the invitation of King Dermot. The monastery was a favourite target for the Vikings. There 5 High Crosses in the area.