Buildings and structures in Sheffield: Difference between revisions

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'''Buildings and structures in Sheffield''' have been 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 medieval 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]] and dates back to the 12th century. The oldest complete structure is [[Sheffield Cathedral]], parts of which date back to the 13th century. The 78 metre [[Arts Tower]] is currently the tallest completed building in the city, till the St Pauls tower (City Lofts) project is finished.

==History==

===Pre 19th century===

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

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:''In Hallam, one manor with its sixteen hamlets, there are twenty-nine carucates [~14 km²²] to be taxed. There Earl Waltheof had an "Aula" [hall or court]....

In the 12th century this was replaced with a wooden motte and bailey castle. Beauchief Abbey was built 4 miles south-west of what was now a well established town. When the castle was destroyed in 1260 it was replaced with a stone castle, which would stand until the [[English Civil War]].

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==Current developments==

The £130 million Heart of the City scheme is centred around the ___location of the former town hall extension. It includes a hotel, offices, the [[Sheffield Winter Gardens|Winter Gardens]], [[Millennium Galleries]] and [[Millennium Square (Sheffield)|Millennium Square]]. The 101m St Paul's Tower, which is under construction (2007-20092007–2009), will become Sheffield's tallest building.

The £50 million [[Sheffield Midland Station|Sheffield Station Gateway]] scheme has seen improvements in station facilities and the creation of a public space outside with a large sculpture called Cutting Edge. Other improvements leading up to the Peace Gardens will create a pedestrian link to the city centre.