“Old Fence End,” Fence End, Thornton-in-Craven

TO BUILDERS – Proposed New Residence at Fence End, Thornton-in-Craven. Contractors desirous of submitting tenders for the erection of above residence may see the plans and specification on application to Mr Lowe, estate agent, Thornton, from 7 July to 18 July, both days inclusive. Bills of quantities nay be obtained on application to Mr W Wright, surveyor, Lancaster. Tenders are to be sent (under cover) to Messrs Paley and Austin, architects, Lancaster, not later than Thursday 17 July. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Castle Park, Lancaster 26 June 1884. [Manchester Guardian 28 June 1884 page 9]

Reference        Manchester Guardian 28 June 1884 page 9 – contracts
Reference        Lancaster Mercury 5 July 1886 - contracts
Reference        Brandwood “The Architecture of Sharpe Paley and Austin” page 235