Kells Abbey

Kells, County Antrim

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.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Local Carboniferous Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition:

Standing stonework is all in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration.
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

314086
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

397079