Built around 1860, it is also known as Wager Cottage as it was reputedly the result of a bet between the Duke and Duchess that it couldn’t be constructed in a fortnight. It was completed in less than two weeks. The Duchess won the bet.
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Built around 1860, it is also known as Wager Cottage as it was reputedly the result of a bet between the Duke and Duchess that it couldn’t be constructed in a fortnight. It was completed in less than two weeks. The Duchess won the bet.