Grade II listed · Sheffield

Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills

Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills is a Grade II listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 28 June 1973. It is one of 1,111 Grade II entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 10% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1247591
Date first listed	28 June 1973
Local planning authority	Sheffield
Location	53.36826, -1.49283 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1247591

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Stables and Fan Room to West of Sharrow Mills	II	30 m
Sharrow Mills	II*	34 m
Bridge and Retaining Wall at Rear of Sharrow Mills	II	44 m
New Mill Building at Sharrow Mills	II	54 m
Bridge to East of Sharrow Mills and Attached Gate Pier	II	59 m
Former Stable Range and Coopers Shop to North of Sharrow Mills	II	73 m
Westbrook House, Sheffield Area Health Authority Offices	II	104 m
210-212, Sharrow Vale Road	II	160 m
Main Gateway and Lodges to General Cemetery	II*	193 m
Westbrook Snuff Mill	II	221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills listed?

Yes. Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1247591, first listed on 28 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dam Walls at Sharrow Mills?

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.