Saint Columba's Church (Kells)

Detached gable-fronted church, built in 1778, comprising of four-bay nave with single-bay chancel to the east, and projecting entrance bays to north and south elevations. Pitched slate roof. Roughcast rendered and squared limestone walls. Three-bay flat-roofed projecting entrance block with chamfered corners, comprising of central breakfront with pointed arch door opening, flanked by single-bays with sash lancet windows having hood mouldings above. Triple light lancet window flanked by single lancets to chancel. Graveyard and round tower to site.

The church is set on a site of archaeological interest, with the round tower, belfry and grave markers.

This church occupies a raised site in the town and is a notable and dominant structure in the streetscape. The setting of the church is enhanced by the round tower and belfry to the site, which are tall and imposing structures in the town. This fine church, which was apparently designed by Thomas Cooley, retains many interesting features and materials. The entrance elevation is enlivened by the central breakfront bay, chamfered corners and ashlar limestone dressings. The church is set on a site of archaeological interest, with the round tower, belfry and grave markers.

The church is set on a site of archaeological interest, with the round tower, belfry and grave markers.