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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. The majority of [[Sheffield]]'s older buildings were built during the [[Industrial Revolution]], with a large number ofmany medieval buildings demolished in the 19th century; some older buildings were lost during the [[Sheffield Blitz]]. Sheffield can only lay claim to five Grade I [[listed buildings]], two of which are in the city centre.

The oldest structure is [[Beauchief Abbey]], which dates back to the 12th century and is now a [[ruin]]. The oldest complete structure is [[Sheffield Cathedral]], parts of which date back to the 13th century. In relation to height, the {{convert|78|m|adj=on}} [[Arts Tower]] was the tallest completed building in Sheffield until the St Pauls tower (City Lofts) project was completed in 2011.

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===Industrial Revolution===

A large number ofMany industrial buildings were built during the 18th and 19th centuries. [[Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet]] is now a grade I listed building and is used as a [[museum]]. Other museums in buildings from the same period are [[Kelham Island Museum]] and [[Shepherd Wheel]].

===20th century===