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.
In 1286, Sybil of Thornton held a mesne lordship at Thornton Rust, but Robert de Tateshall was the primary tenant and also lord of Thorlaby manor. The ownership of Thornton Rust manor followed the same pattern as that of Thoralby throughout the 19th century.