Grade I listed · Mid Devon

Parish Church of the Holy Cross

Parish Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 19 March 1951. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 0% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1209720
Date first listed	19 March 1951
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.78968, -3.65218 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1209720

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Parish Church of the Holy Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Parish Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Gateway and Railings to the Churchyard of the Parish Church of the Holy Cross	II	56 m
Buller memorial in the south east corner of the churchyard	II	59 m
Wall to North of Lane, Including Gateway and Return in Church Street	II	64 m
31, East Street	II	78 m
1, Church Street	II	78 m
1, Bowden Hill	II	80 m
Office and Showroom, Boundary Walls and Gatepiers at Berry and Vincent Builder's Yard	II	88 m
38, Dean Street	II	96 m
43, Dean Street	II	99 m
Libbet'S Well	II	108 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Parish Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1209720, first listed on 19 March 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of the Holy Cross?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Mid 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.