Grade II listed · East Riding of Yorkshire

Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses

Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses is a Grade II listed building in East Riding of Yorkshire, first listed on 16 October 1985. It is one of 2,134 Grade II entries among 2,403 listed buildings in East Riding of Yorkshire; 49% of East Riding of Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1083470
Date first listed	16 October 1985
Local planning authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Location	53.73093, 0.02874 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1083470

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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 Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuildings, Adjoining Garden Wall and Gateway at Withernsea Lighthouse	II	45 m
Church of St Matthew (C of E)	II	62 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	436 m
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Lamp Standard	II	539 m
Withernsea Old War Memorial	II	561 m
Shaw Farmhouse	II	2.1 km
Blue Hall	II	2.1 km
Church of St Nicholas	II	2.8 km
Gravestone Approximately 20 Metres South-West of Church of St Nicholas	II	2.8 km
Pinfold	II	2.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses listed?

Yes. Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1083470, first listed on 16 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Withernsea Lighthouse and Adjoining Pair of Lighthouse Keepers Houses?

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