Bentley: Western Avenue

Block details

Number of dwellings Number of storeys
Pearson Court 58 15
Bannington Court 58 15

Agents

Building contractor:
Tarmac
Architects:
Mason & Richards Partners

Events

Construction start date:
1962
Construction completion date:
1964
Significant alterations/demolition, etc.:
Since demolished

Local authority

Original commissioning authority:
Darlaston Urban District Council
Original location authority:
Willenhall Urban District Council
Present day authority:
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
View of 15-storey blocks in Bentley
1987
View of 15-storey blocks in Bentley
Estate name(s): 
Bentley Estate
Habitation date(s): 
Topping-out ceremony held on 30 September 1963; Show flats open for public inspection on 25-29 May 1964; First habitations in June 1964; Official opening in August 1964