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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]] was the tallest completed building in the city until the St Pauls tower (City Lofts) project was finished at the start ofin 2011.

==History==

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==Future developments==

The largest scheme due to start is the [[New Retail Quarter]], that was meant to starting in 2007. The £400600 million scheme will create new retail units and pedestrianise the area between [[Pinstone Street]], [[Leopold Square]], [[Charter Square]] and the [[Devonshire Quarter]]. Charter Square will also be pedestrianised. The £315 million [[West Bar scheme]] includes new university buildings, a boutique hotel, residential and commercial developments. The funding was not secured until 2011, when the work was meant to be finished by, but now it is ready to begin as the [[Sevenstone]] Project.

==References==

*J. Edward Vickers, 1987, A Popular History of Sheffield, The Amethyst Press, ISBN 0-906787-04-1