Rame Head Chapel  This 14 century chapel is sited in a dramatic location at the summit of Rame Head. It forms both an unmistakable landmark and excellent viewpoint from which to observe the long sweep of Whitsand bay.  The chapel was first licensed for mass in 1397 and was dedicated to Saint Michael and is probably on the site of a Celtic chapel.  The hermit priest who occupied the building lived in its upper floor and was responsible for lighting a beacon to guide mariners and also warn of seaborn threats.  As early as 1486 records exist of Plymouth paying a watchman at Rame to maintain a beacon there to warn shipping and to bring news to Plymouth of important ships.  A concrete structure standing on the seaward side of the building is the remains of a second world war radar station.

For More information    The Radar station More views of the Chapel Rame Head Rame Church A view of the Chapel window (with a Celtic music link)

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