Grade II listed · North Devon

Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares

Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares is a Grade II listed building in North Devon, first listed on 3 September 1973. It is one of 2,499 Grade II entries among 2,677 listed buildings in North Devon; 20% of North Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1206587
Date first listed3 September 1973
Local planning authorityNorth Devon
Location51.22901, -3.83962 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1206587

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Devon will require for your works on Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Walls, Piers, Railings and Gates to United Reformed ChurchII125 m
United Reformed ChurchII127 m
Gable Lodge SouthcliffeII133 m
Methodist ChurchII*237 m
Rock LodgeII238 m
Croft HouseII252 m
Waterloo HouseII264 m
Croft HouseII266 m
Boundary Wall, Railings and War Memorial to South of Town HallII267 m
Town HallII*273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares listed?
Yes. Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206587, first listed on 3 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Holy Saviour Convent of Poor Clares?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Devon, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.