Grade II listed · Medway

Cuxton Signal Box

Cuxton Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in Medway, first listed on 29 April 2013. It is one of 520 Grade II entries among 647 listed buildings in Medway; 96% of Medway’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cuxton Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1413571
Date first listed	29 April 2013
Local planning authority	Medway
Location	51.37362, 0.46150 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1413571

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Medway will require for your works on Cuxton Signal Box, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Cuxton Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
White Hart House	II	303 m
Church of St Michael	I	530 m
Ring'S Hill Farmhouse	II	873 m
Barn 10 Metres South West of King'S Hill Farmhouse	II	873 m
Whorns Place	II	962 m
Gateway to Whorns Place and Cart Shed	II	988 m
Forge Cottage	II	1.8 km
Barrow Hill House	II	1.9 km
High Birch	II*	1.9 km
Nashenden Farmhouse with Briar Cottage Attached	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuxton Signal Box listed?

Yes. Cuxton Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1413571, first listed on 29 April 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cuxton Signal Box?

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