Abbeys & priories · Northern Ireland
Ancient Monastery of Kells
In or near Kells.
Ancient Monastery of Kells — a abbey in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ancient Monastery of Kells is a abbey located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Ancient Monastery of Kells is an abbey located in Northern Ireland. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's monastic heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8086, -6.2265
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT42 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/141273887 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ancient Monastery of Kells?
- Ancient Monastery of Kells is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT42 3JL).
- What is Ancient Monastery of Kells?
- Ancient Monastery of Kells — a abbey in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ancient Monastery of Kells?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT42 3JL.
- How do I get to Ancient Monastery of Kells?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT42 3JL.