Grade II listed · North Norfolk

Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station

Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station is a Grade II listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 24 May 2000. It is one of 2,058 Grade II entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 94% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380343
Date first listed	24 May 2000
Local planning authority	North Norfolk
Location	52.93001, 1.29037 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380343

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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 Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Signal Box at Former Beach Station	II	24 m
Bethuell Stimpson monument at Cromer Old Cemetery	II	70 m
Chapel at Cromer Old Cemetery	II	77 m
George Harrison Monument at Cromer Old Cemetery	II	81 m
James Davies Monument at Cromer Old Cemetery	II	84 m
William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery	II	95 m
5 and 6, Chesterfield Villas	II	299 m
1-4 and 4a, Chesterfield Villas	II	326 m
Cromer Methodist Church and Church Hall including boundary walls, piers and gate piers to West Street and Holt Road	II	344 m
Chesterfield Lodge	II	351 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station listed?

Yes. Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380343, first listed on 24 May 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Semaphore Signals at Former Beach Station?

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