Grade II listed · Rother

Rye Signal Box

Rye Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in Rother, first listed on 18 July 2013. It is one of 2,024 Grade II entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 99% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rye Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1415163
Date first listed	18 July 2013
Local planning authority	Rother
Location	50.95246, 0.73050 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1415163

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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 Rye Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Rye Railway Station	II	22 m
9 and 11, Ferry Road	II	140 m
43, Cinque Ports Street	II	147 m
The Crown Inn	II	151 m
6, Cinque Ports Street	II	156 m
The Old Dairy Market (Including Rear Part of Rye Town Wall)	II	157 m
Portion of the Town Walls to the South of Cinque Ports Street and West of Market Road	II	159 m
2 and 4, Cinque Ports Street	II	160 m
12 and 14, Ferry Road	II	165 m
8 and 10, Ferry Road	II	174 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rye Signal Box listed?

Yes. Rye Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1415163, first listed on 18 July 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rye Signal Box?

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