[3] The building was designed by John Thorpe in the neoclassical style, built by a local stonemason, William Grumbold, in ashlar stone and was largely completed in 1578.

[4] The building was laid out in the shape of a cross, a gesture to his religious beliefs, intended to recall the crucifixion of Jesus.

The central bay, which was slightly projected forward, featured a round headed opening with imposts and an archivolt flanked by Doric order pilasters supporting an entablature; the bay was blind and flanked by Ionic order pilasters on the first floor.

[5] In the late 16th century, Tresham commissioned the Rushton Triangular Lodge, which was laid out in the shape of a triangle, again a gesture to his religious beliefs, intended to recall the trinity.

[7] Following significant population growth, largely as a result of its status as a market town, a local board was appointed in Rothwell in 1891.

[13] Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visited the market house and reviewed the work of the trust in 1989.