E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Wayland Smith’s Cave.
A cromlech near Lambourn, Berkshire. Scott, in his Kenilworth (chap. xiii.), says, “Here lived a supernatural smith, who would shoe a traveller’s horse for a ‘consideration.’ His fee was sixpence, and if more was offered him he was offended.”
