00:00For years, derelict factories in Winland Hall's historic lock-making district have attracted fires and anti-social behaviour.
00:09Now, the latest phase of a major regeneration scheme could replace cleared industrial land with 109 new homes.
00:18Walsall Council began demolishing the crumbling buildings earlier this year.
00:23Most have now gone. Keepmoat wants to redevelop land around Temple Bar, Moat Street, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street and Newhall
00:32Street as the locksmith's quarter.
00:35The project forms part of a 10-year framework intended to revive the town and provide housing.
00:42Planning officers are recommending approval subject to legal agreements supporting local education, health care and public open space.
00:50But the site may hold more than industrial history.
00:54Within all, history society believes part of Moat Street could contain remains from the former Leveson estate.
01:01The family is said to arrive with William the Conqueror's army in 1066.
01:07The council's archaeological officer wants the land evaluated quickly, so any surviving remains can be identified and potentially preserved.
01:16The councilors are due to consider the application on July 13th.
01:20Their decision could determine how soon this long-neglected part of Willinghall begins its transformation.
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