Sacred Heart Church, Exeter

Name: Sacred Heart Church
Address: Exeter, United Kingdom

#42 among attractions in Exeter

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Exeter, Devon, England. It was built from 1883 to 1884 and designed by Leonard Stokes. It is situated on the corner of South Street and Bear Street, close to Exeter Cathedral in the centre of the city. It is a Gothic Revival church and a Grade II listed building. ()

Completed: 18 November 1884 (140 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 50°43'17"N, 3°31'51"W

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St David'sExeter United Kingdom

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Sacred Heart Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial.

~1380 ftN
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
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~440 ftNE
Gothic edifice with rooftop tours
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter
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~1320 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princesshay, Exeter
7 min walk • Princesshay is a shopping precinct in the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It was built in the early 1950s to replace buildings that had been severely damaged in the World War II Baedeker Blitz.
~460 ftN
Memorial
Devon County War Memorial, Exeter
3 min walk • The Devon County War Memorial is a First World War memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and situated on Cathedral Green in Exeter, the county town of Devon, in the south west of England. It is one of fifteen War Crosses designed by Lutyens with similar characteristics, and one of two to serve as a civic memorial in a city.
~1080 ftSW
Church
St Mary Steps, Exeter
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~1760 ftN
Memorial
Exeter War Memorial, Exeter
9 min walk • Exeter War Memorial, also known as The Northernhay War Memorial is a war memorial in Northernhay Gardens in the city of Exeter, Devon. Designed by John Angel, it was erected by public subscription in 1923 and cost over £6,000.
~1390 ftS
50°43'4"N • 3°31'50"W
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~1050 ftSW
Watermill, Historical place, Architecture
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~970 ftN
Church
St Stephen's Church, Exeter
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~700 ftW
Church
St Olave's Church, Exeter
4 min walk • St Olave's Church is a small church which was founded in 1053 by Lady Gytha, the mother of King Harold. The church is dedicated to Saint Olaf, a Viking king who converted to Christianity. It was rebuilt in the late 14th century.
~1670 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Rougemont Castle, Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sacred Heart Church?

Nearby attractions include Exeter monastery, Exeter (2 min walk), George's Chapel, Exeter (2 min walk), Exeter Cathedral, Exeter (3 min walk), Devon County War Memorial, Exeter (3 min walk).

How to get to Sacred Heart Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sacred Heart Church:

Bus

George's Meeting House • Lines: T (3 min walk)
South Street • Lines: L, T (3 min walk)

Train

Exeter Central (10 min walk)
Exeter St Thomas (12 min walk)