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 recorded in his journal at Kings Weston: "Over sixty men were preparing stones and digging the foundation of the new residence," and on June 16th, 1712, construction commenced on the new house by John Vanbrugh. His client, Edward Southwell, did not aspire for a building of grand proportions.