House & Family History: Yanwath was the birthplace of William Wordsworth‘s friend Thomas Wilkinson; it is to Wilkinson that Wordsworth addressed "To the Spade of a Friend."

Comments: Yanwath is considered the finest manorial hall in England.

Country Life: XIV, 126, 1903.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John de Sutton, 14th century. Threlkeld family, 15th century. Lowther family, 17th century. Wilkinson family, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No