There are several crosses in the churchyard near to the round tower. The first is an unfinished cross with just the crucifixion completed. The remainder of the cross is just blank squares ready for carving.
Next to the round tower is the 'tower cross' or south cross. This like the market cross is sculptured with many biblical scenes, including the Killing of Abel, the Children in the Fiery Furnace and David with his Harp.
To the north-west of the tower and somewhat hidden is the stump of the mighty west cross. This must have been a very tall chappie indeed. This cross includes the Ark, the Fall of Man and the Entry into Jerusalem.
Near to the lone tower is the base of the west cross. Mounted on the side of the tower is a cross slab.
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I do like these crosses and I've wanted to come back with the time to look at them properly. The carvings on the sides of the Tower Cross are incredible and the west cross is equally as stunning.
Don't just drive through Kells - stop and look around, there's some great stuff here.
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A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Dysert (Co. Clare) |  Lorrha (Co. Tipperary) |  St. Patrick's Cross (Co. Tipperary) |
 Cloone (Co. Leitrim) |  Kilgobbin Cross (Co. Dublin) |  Glendalough Cross (Co. Wicklow) |
