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Explore the Histories of Northamptonshire Interactive Timeline

Medieval to Tudor

1066 to 1603 CE

As England's rulers change, stone castles and churches are built, markets and settlements flourish, and Northamptonshire plays a key role in national power struggles.

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Tudor 1593 - 7

Triangular Lodge

A modern ceramic model made by Hugh Colvin. It represents the Triangular Lodge, a late 16th century building in Rushton bulit by Thomas Tresham.

Ceramic model of the Tudor Triangular Lodge in Rushton, by artist Hugh Colvin in later 20th century © NMAG
Medieval

Collyweston Slate

Collyweston slate roof tile. Quarried since Roman tiles and used extensively in the early modern period.

Collyweston slate tile with copper pin and wooden peg fixings © NMAG