Rame Head Chapel

Rame Head Chapel

The chapel, now just a shell, is dedicated to St Michael in common with many other mediaeval chapels in high, rocky places. The chapel was first licensed for Mass in 1397 and is thought to be on the site of a Celtic hermitage as the manor of Rame was owned by Tavistock Abbey in the 10th Century. The chapel is constructed of local slate and has a vaulted stone roof which has allowed it to survive so long, although it was restored in 1882.

Some sources state that the outside was originally rendered and lime-washed for use as a navigational landmark. The inland elevations do have signs of mortar/render (still present in 2026) and the interior of the building also has some remaining patches of lime render. There are no traces on the seaward side but this could be because this is the most exposed to the weather. Also, it was used as a communications centre in the Second World War (with wooden floors and windows) so it wouldn't have been whitewashed then as this would draw enemy attention.

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