Grade II listed · Sheffield

Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom

Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom is a Grade II listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 12 December 1995. It is one of 1,111 Grade II entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 62% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1270844
Date first listed	12 December 1995
Local planning authority	Sheffield
Location	53.37958, -1.47852 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1270844

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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 Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom

Name	Grade	Distance
Sewer Gas Lamp at Junction with Westhill Lane	II	59 m
20, Westfield Terrace	II	105 m
105-125, Devonshire Street	II	120 m
13 and 15, Westfield Terrace	II	154 m
Aberdeen Works	II	160 m
Boundary Walls and Railing to Springfield Junior and Infant Schools	II	211 m
15, Regent Terrace	II	225 m
Springfield Junior and Infant Schools	II	225 m
Caretakers House to Springfield Junior and Infant School	II	239 m
Bath Hotel	II	251 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom listed?

Yes. Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1270844, first listed on 12 December 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Wharncliffe Fireclay Works and Adjoning Showroom?

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.