Grade II listed · East Lindsey

Wainfleet Signal Box

Wainfleet Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in East Lindsey, first listed on 20 June 2013. It is one of 1,263 Grade II entries among 1,459 listed buildings in East Lindsey; 96% of East Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wainfleet Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1414000
Date first listed	20 June 2013
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.10496, 0.23485 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1414000

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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 Wainfleet Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	II	60 m
11, Station Road	II	158 m
6 and 7, High Street	II	158 m
5, High Street	II	170 m
7,9, Station Road	II	182 m
Magdalen College School, Now Library	I	185 m
Salem Bridge Windmill with Attached Mill Building	II	202 m
5, Station Road	II	203 m
1,3, Station Road	II	211 m
No 36 and Anglia Building Society	II	214 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wainfleet Signal Box listed?

Yes. Wainfleet Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1414000, first listed on 20 June 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wainfleet Signal Box?

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