A mesne lordship was held here by Sybil of Thornton in 1286, but the head tenant of the manor was Robert de Tateshall, who was also lord of Thorlaby manor. The descent of Thornton Rust manor followed that of Thoralby into the 19th century.
A mesne lordship was held here by Sybil of Thornton in 1286, but the dominant tenant of the manor was Robert de Tateshall, who also possessed Thorlaby manor. The lineage of Thornton Rust manor mirrored that of Thoralby into the 19th century.