diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index c2653a3a21..1f4cee7a3e 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 - Fix: [#22962] Fuzzy horizontal-to-vertical line transitions in charts.
 - Fix: [#23009] Scenarios from RCT Classic (.sea files) are not included in the scenario index.
 - Fix: [#23015] Crash when loading a save game when the construction window is still open.
+- Fix: [#23023] Large scenery clearance height interpreted as negative when greater than 127.
 
 0.4.15 (2024-10-06)
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diff --git a/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp b/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
index a1c1edf24d..d4cb290212 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/network/NetworkBase.cpp
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ using namespace OpenRCT2;
 // It is used for making sure only compatible builds get connected, even within
 // single OpenRCT2 version.
 
-constexpr uint8_t kNetworkStreamVersion = 7;
+constexpr uint8_t kNetworkStreamVersion = 8;
 
 const std::string kNetworkStreamID = std::string(OPENRCT2_VERSION) + "-" + std::to_string(kNetworkStreamVersion);
 
diff --git a/src/openrct2/object/LargeSceneryObject.cpp b/src/openrct2/object/LargeSceneryObject.cpp
index d96679b08f..8d5d5bb975 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/object/LargeSceneryObject.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/object/LargeSceneryObject.cpp
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ std::vector<LargeSceneryTile> LargeSceneryObject::ReadJsonTiles(json_t& jTiles)
             tile.offset.x = Json::GetNumber<int16_t>(jTile["x"]);
             tile.offset.y = Json::GetNumber<int16_t>(jTile["y"]);
             tile.offset.z = Json::GetNumber<int16_t>(jTile["z"]);
-            tile.zClearance = Json::GetNumber<int8_t>(jTile["clearance"]);
+            tile.zClearance = Json::GetNumber<int16_t>(jTile["clearance"]);
 
             tile.hasSupports = Json::GetBoolean(jTile["hasSupports"]);
             tile.allowSupportsAbove = Json::GetBoolean(jTile["allowSupportsAbove"]);