These units replaced the 1960s Parkway Wholesale Markets in 2001 (source http://www.sheffieldmarkets.co.uk/fresh-produce.php). This site is shown as railway sidings and engine depot from 1948 until 1987 on OS mapping. Before 1948 this area is shown as part of the enclosed townfield pattern of Darnall and Attercliffe. Fragmentary legibility of former rail yard.