Grade I listed · Sheffield

Abbeydale Works Museum

Abbeydale Works Museum is a Grade I listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 1 May 1952. It is one of 5 Grade I entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 0% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAbbeydale Works Museum
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1246418
Date first listed1 May 1952
Local planning authoritySheffield
Location53.33338, -1.51197 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1246418

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Abbeydale Works Museum

NameGradeDistance
Managers House and Adjoining Stable on East Side of Abbeydale Works MuseumII*43 m
Former Counting House and Workmens' Cottages at Abbeydale Works MuseumII*64 m
Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to the LodgeII335 m
The LodgeII339 m
Wall and Pair of Gate Piers to West of Beauchief HallII512 m
Beauchief Hall and Adjoining Steps Forecourt Walls and GatesII*512 m
Stable Block 100 Metres West of Beauchief HallII530 m
Barn at Beauchief Abbey HouseII703 m
Charcoal Burners Memorial in Ecclesall WoodII704 m
Pair of Cottages 15 Metres North West of Beauchief AbbeyII722 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbeydale Works Museum listed?
Yes. Abbeydale Works Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1246418, first listed on 1 May 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Abbeydale Works Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sheffield, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.