Rushton Triangular Lodge

Designed by Sir Thomas Tresham, father of one of the gunpowder plotters in 1593, this unusual building shows his obsession with the number three. Three floors, trefoil windows, 3 gables, a 33 letter inscription etc etc. Sadly we weren't able to go inside today as the person on duty was ill. We'll just have to return another day!

[Taffy]

It's an interesting architectural capture -- sort of a tiny-house, but instead it's a castle.

[Mave]

Looks really interesting. Are the gardens as good? Good shot.

[Judith Johnson]

@mave No, no gardens at all. We went Lyddington Bede House instead which was not far away.

[Richard Brown]

Visited this the other year it's not far from me . Quite a fascinating folly.

[Sarah Bremner]

That is fascinating. Quite a mathematical mindset I suppose..

[Pam Knowler]

I live not too far from here Judith and have tried a number of times to get a photo but the gates always seem to be locked. Was this an open day? Fascinating building!

[Judith Johnson]

@pamknowler Not an open day Pam but the English Heritage book said open April to October Wednesday to Sunday. We went to Lyddington Bede house instead.

[Pam Knowler]

@busylady it must have been the area for Gunpowder plot conspiracy as there is the Elizabethan house Lyveden New Biuld which is unfinished due to the discovery of the plot. It’s a beautiful house - just the outside with no roof. National Trust I think.

[Jane Pittenger]

What an interesting structure of 3s. Hope you’ll go back

[Margo]

Cute Fav

[carol white]

A lovely composition and interesting narrative. Fav!! 😀

[Pat Knowles]

That is a very interesting & very beautiful small building!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture

[Judith Johnson]

@pamknowler I went to visit Lyvedon a few years ago and found it to be a very interesting building, with nice walks around.

[Phil Howcroft]

is it a folly judith, it looks nice :)

[Judith Johnson]

@phil_howcroft Yes I think that's what you would call it although not described as such in the guide book

[wendy frost]

Fascinating building and design. Lovely capture

[Josie Gilbert]

Lovely shot and a very interesting building.

[Helen]

Good shot, its not an easy building to capture.