The small church at the southern end of the main complex is commonly called Saint Kevin's Kitchen - a nickname derived from the appearance of the embedded round tower. Its acoustics are said to be fabulous.
Saint Kevin's Kitchen Seen From the Graveyard
From Bernd Biege, About.com
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