Rushton Triangular Lodge

A symbol of the Holy Trinity, the Rushton Triangular Lodge has got to be one of the strangest buildings you will ever come across.  With 3 walls, 3 floors and even a 3 sided chimney, there is certainly a lot of detail to look at!

Around the outside of the Lodge is a freize that is 33ft long and has 33 letters along it so as you can see, the number 3 plays an important factor in this building.

Previously known at The Warryners Lodge, it was originally used by a keeper who would of been in charge of the keeping of the rabbits and the pidgeons that were once there.

If you look closely at the 3 sided chimney you should see the date 1595 which is when the chimney was constructed.

The outside of the building is heaped with religious meaning so if you are not an expert in this area then it may be worth while taking someone who is with you to decipher all the hidden meanings.  A camera should most definately be on your list of things to take to this site as there is plenty of detail on the building that you are sure to miss and with the aid of some photos you will see the bits you missed.

In contrast to the fancifull exterior, the inside of the Lodge is fairly bland and ordinary with very little detail, so don't expect to see anything too exciting on the inside.  There is a spiral staircase which you can use to navigate your way around the 3 floors.

From what I have found out on the Internet, there is apparently an underground passage way beneath the Lodge, but on my visit I could see no evidence of its existence.  From what I gather, the passage way is haunted with reports of rewards being offered for anyone who rid the passage way of the evit spirit that was haunting it...

Lyveden New Beild

On arrival you will be forgiven for mistakenly thinking this building is a ruin, as it is not a ruin but in fact a 300 year old unfinished building.

Sir Thomas Tresham began the building work on the Lyveden New Beild before he had finished the Triangular Lodge.  The building at Lyveden was so named as the New Beild (New Building) to distinguish it from the Old Beild which was the main Tresham household.

As with his other buildings, the Lyveden New Beild is full of religious meanings...

The numbers 3, 5 and 7 are predomanent in this building as they symbolise the Holy Trinity, Christ and Mary and the Godhead.

Take a look at the windows and you will see that there are 5 sides each 5 feet apart which when added together total 25 which is a significant date in December.

Just like his other buildings, there is a frieze around the outside with various different symbols - each one having its own meaning.

There are no floors left in the building as it is likely they were either sold or simply removed from the unfinished building and used elsewhere.

As well the the New Beild itself, there is a great garden for you to wander around which linked the New Beild to that of the Old Beild.

The water garden (complete with moats), still survives today along with a couple of spiral mounds that you can walk around.  There is also an orchard for you to wander along to if you so wish.

Part of the Tresham Trail, the Lyveden New Beild is an unusual place to visit and is an ideal place for a picnic and/or walk.

Nearby is Fermyn Woods which has a great play area for any children in your group and a coffee shop for the adults!