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The '''Buildings and structures in Sheffield''' were constructed over a time-span ranging from the 13th century to the present day. However, the majority of [[Sheffield]]'s older buildings were built during the [[Industrial Revolution]]. Many of Sheffield's mediaeval buildings were demolished in the 19th century, and some older buildings were also lost during the [[Sheffield Blitz]]. Sheffield has only five Grade I [[listed buildings]], two of which are in the city centre.

The oldest structure is [[Beauchief Abbey]] which is now a [[ruin]]. The oldest complete structure is [[Sheffield Cathedral]]. The 78 metre [[Arts Tower]] is the tallest buidingbuilding in the city.

==History==

===Pre 19th century===

At the time of the [[Norman Conquest]] Sheffield was a small [[hamlet]]. It was dominated by a wooden [[long house]] occupidedoccupied by the [[Waltheof, 1st Earl of Northampton|lord of Hallam]], subsequently the site for the 2 [[Sheffield Castle|castles]].

The [[Domesday Book]], which William the Conqueror ordered written so that the value of the townships and manors of England could be assessed, mentions :-