St. Columb's House

church in Kells
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St. Columb's House in Kells, Ireland, is a significant historical structure thought to date back to the 9th or 10th century. Named after St. Columba (Colmcille), a prominent Irish saint and missionary, the house is believed to have served as a treasury or a reliquary, safeguarding valuable manuscripts and relics. Its architecture is characteristic of early medieval Irish stone buildings, featuring a vaulted roof and thick walls. Located in the town of Kells, which is famous for its monastic heritage and the renowned Book of Kells, St.


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