Bell_Shrine_of_Conall_Cael
Bell Shrine of Conall Cael
9th or 10th century Irish bell-shrine
The Bell Shrine of Conall Cael (or Bell Shrine of Bernán Chonaill)[3] is an early 12th century bell shrine found on Inishkeel island in County Donegal, Ireland. It was built to contain a 6th century bell associated with Conall Cael, a relatively obscure early Irish saint associated with Coolaun church, near Cashel in County Tipperary, and was probably created by a secular commissioner to give prestige to the locality.[4]
The shrine was refurbished and added to in the 15th century. It has formed part of British Museum collection since 1889.