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Manchester Place

Block details

Number of dwellings Number of storeys
The Towers 96 12
The Beacons 96 12

two 12-storey blocks containing 192 dwellings

Agents

Building contractor:
Christiani Shand
Architects:
Williamson & Partners

Events

Construction start date:
1963
Construction completion date:
1965
Significant alterations/demolition, etc.:
Since demolished

Local authority

Original commissioning authority:
Aberdare Urban District Council
Original location authority:
Aberdare Urban District Council
Present day authority:
Cynon Valley Borough Council

Location

Other location names:
Hirwaun
View of both 12-storey blocks in Hirwaun
1984
View of both 12-storey blocks in Hirwaun
Estate name(s): 
Manchester Place Estate