St Michael's Chapel is thought to date back to the 13th century and has pagan origins.
An ancient chapel thought to date back to the 13th century has been opened to the public for the first time in nearly half a century.
Located near the centre of the town, not far from Torre Station, much mystery surrounds the Grade II listed building which is also known to some as St Marie's Chapel.Inside the abandoned control tower on Davidstow Airfield "We think it's called St Michael's Chapel, but it could be called St Marie's Chapel and that's the mystery about this."He added: "Although we are actually in the centre of Torquay, anybody else would think we are in the middle of Dartmoor but we're somewhere really romantic, really mysterious and it is a part of our history."
"It feels there is something distinctive about the space, that it's more than just bricks and mortar, it's a joy to be in here and to have it open to the public."Although the chapel has now closed again, local community groups hope with funding, it could be opened up more often.
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