Description: The distance from the quarries and canal wharf, whence the Slates and foreign Timber have been brought, rather exceeds two Miles. The work has been very credibly executed by Mr. George Cleverly, Builder of Calne and amounts to £225.
From "Hints on Cottage Architecture, selection of Designs for Labourer's Cottages, singly, in pairs and in Groups with plans. Side elevations and estimates". By Henry Weaver, architect and estate agent.