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St Saviour

Gazing across the River Dart from Kingswear, you can see the ancient church of St Saviour.

Dartmouth, Devon

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Anzac Street
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9DL

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50.3512803, -3.5793973

Welcome to St Saviour's church in the lower town, constructed in the middle ages when the town began to develop on the foreshore of the river and parishioners no longer wished to struggle up the hill to reach the parish church of St Clement. Although permission was gained in 1286 it wasn't consecrated until 1372 after nearly 90 years of wrangling!

St Saviour's is considered to be one of the best 1000 churches in England and features in Simon Jenkins' 'England's Thousand Best Churches' and Tod Gray's 'Devon's Fifty Best Churches'. Of particular interest is the large memorial brass to John Hawley, believed to be Chaucer's 'Shipman' in the Canterbury Tales as well as the major donor of funds to construct the building and (in)famous local politician. Other important features are the beautiful altar dating from James I, the ornate rood screen and the south door with its medieval ironwork. 

  • National heritage here

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

01803 835540

Church website

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