Grade II listed · Shropshire

Railway Signal Box

Railway Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 20 April 1999. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 94% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railway Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386582
Date first listed	20 April 1999
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.79888, -2.84765 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386582

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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 Railway Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Railway House/Station Keeper'S Cottage	II	17 m
Former Pump House Approximately 20 Metres North West of Former Baschurch Railway Station	II	21 m
Former Baschurch Railway Station	II	39 m
Cruck Barn at Mere House	II	297 m
School House	II	710 m
Nightingale House	II	744 m
The White House with Attached Railings and Gate Piers	II	762 m
The Laurels	II	891 m
Birchgrove	II	898 m
Nos. 8 and 9 CHURCH ROAD	II	969 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Signal Box listed?

Yes. Railway Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386582, first listed on 20 April 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railway Signal Box?

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