Grade II listed · Staffordshire Moorlands

Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway

Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway is a Grade II listed building in Staffordshire Moorlands, first listed on 8 February 2008. It is one of 1,251 Grade II entries among 1,336 listed buildings in Staffordshire Moorlands; 99% of Staffordshire Moorlands’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392398
Date first listed	8 February 2008
Local planning authority	Staffordshire Moorlands
Location	53.08107, -2.02955 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392398

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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 Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway

Name	Grade	Distance
Milepost at Sj 988 532	II	552 m
St Edward'S Hospital, Malloy House	II	659 m
St Edward'S Hospital Chapel	II	703 m
Remains of Cross at Sj 988 532	II	809 m
East Tunnel Entrance on Leek Arm of Caldon Canal	II	822 m
St Edward's Hospital	II	841 m
West Tunnel Entrance on Leek Arm of Caldon Canal	II	845 m
Caldon Canal Tunnel Entrance Screen at Sj 974 543	II	848 m
Milestone at Ngr Sj 988 543	II	879 m
Milepost at Ngr Sj 987 544	II	941 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway listed?

Yes. Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392398, first listed on 8 February 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leek Brook junction signal box on the Churnet Valley Railway?

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