The Triangular Lodge is a folly, designed by Sir Thomas Tresham and constructed between 1593 and 1597 near Rushton, Northamptonshire, England. It is now in the care of English Heritage. The stone used for the construction was alternating bands of dark and light limestone.
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Symbols and inscriptions on the '15' side
Schematic diagram
Plans and section of the lodge
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