Bentley: Western Avenue

Block details

Number of dwellings Number of storeys
Bannington Court M609 58 15
Pearson Court M608 58 15

Agents

Building contractor
Tarmac
Architects
Mason & Richards Partners

Events

Construction start date
Construction completion date
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
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

Location

Estate name(s)
Bentley Estate

References and links

View of 15-storey blocks in Bentley
1987
View of 15-storey blocks in Bentley
Original development name
Bentley: Western Avenue
Multi-storey block names
Pearson Court M608
Bannington Court M609
Multi-storey block details
two 15-storey blocks containing 116 dwellings
Postcode area
WS2
Image dates
1987
Image details
View of 15-storey blocks in Bentley