St Nicholas' Chapel is perched on the Island of St Ives, surrounded by the sea on three sides.
The chapel itself is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of fisherman and children.
The chapel dates back to the latter half of the 15th Century.
According to the book, 'A History of St Ives' by J H Matthews published in 1892 and 'The History of St. Ives' by Cyril Noall the chapel served as a place of worship that became transformed into a look-out for revenue officers as a lookout for smugglers in the 18th Century.
It eventually passed into the hands of the War Office who used it as a store until 1904 when the Department made an attempt to demolish the building which was met with fierce opposition by the lcoal community.
The chapel was restored in 1911 and again in 1971.
One of my favourite landmarks! I just love the island at St Ives - I have whiled away many an hour just wandering and watching the sea in all it's many moods
