Grade II listed · Sheffield

John Watts Cutlery Works

John Watts Cutlery Works is a Grade II listed building in Sheffield, first listed on 17 April 2002. It is one of 1,111 Grade II entries among 1,183 listed buildings in Sheffield; 95% of Sheffield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	John Watts Cutlery Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1390052
Date first listed	17 April 2002
Local planning authority	Sheffield
Location	53.38595, -1.47179 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1390052

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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 John Watts Cutlery Works

Name	Grade	Distance
117 and 119, West Bar	II	60 m
West Bar Fire Station Museum	II	75 m
Chapel House and Attached Hall	II	133 m
Kutrite Works	II	187 m
24, Paradise Square	II*	223 m
Three Tuns Public House	II	230 m
14-22, Paradise Square	II*	233 m
17 and 19, Paradise Square	II*	251 m
4-12 Paradise Square and attached railings	II*	251 m
Number 19 and Attached Railings	II	258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is John Watts Cutlery Works listed?

Yes. John Watts Cutlery Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390052, first listed on 17 April 2002. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to John Watts Cutlery Works?

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.