On 29 April Edward Southwell wrote in his journal at Kings Weston "Upwards of 60 men preparing stones and digging the foundation of the new house" and on 16 June 1712 work formally began on building the new house by John Vanbrugh. His client, Edward Southwell, did not desire a house on a monumental scale.
On April 29th, Edward Southwell documented in his journal at Kings Weston: "Over sixty men were preparing stones and digging the foundation of the new edifice," and on June 16th, 1712, construction started on the new house by John Vanbrugh. His client, Edward Southwell, did not desire a building of considerable size.