Cross of Kells XP59

Welcome to the Celtic High Cross Collection by Ogham. Each cross is a miniature work of art and is an authentic copy back and front of the east and west side of the original cross.

Each Celtic Cross is handcrafted in our workshop by our master Goldsmiths who have taken great care to reproduce the detail and originality of these ancient monuments.

Each cross is hall marked by the Company of Goldsmiths in Dublin Castle, an independent stage appointed body that authenticates the precious metal content of each piece. Together with the maker's mark this is your guarantee of premium quality.

A little book, included with each cross, will provide you with the background history and folklore associated with each of the Crosses.

This Cross of St. Patrick and St. Columba is an authentic copy of the front and back faces of the original cross in Kells, County Meath Ireland.

Columba founded a monastic settlement in Iona, an island off the coast of Scotland in 561. It ws plundered repeatedly by Vikings and in 806 the surviving monks moved to Kells. It was here that Ireland's best collection of High Crosses was assembled. The Cross of Kells, like the other local crosses, is weatherworn but is it still possible to discern its great beauty and unusual features.

The scenes depicted in the panels of the cross are from the Old and New Testaments. The scenes are described in detail on the website (www.oghamdesign.com)

Sterling silver pendant and chain. Made in Ireland.

Pendant comes with 22" chain.

Cross of Kells XP59