Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Thornthwaite within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Thornthwaite, eccl. dist. and township, Hampsthwaite par., E. div. West-Riding Yorkshire, 4 miles S. of Pateley Bridge - dist., pop. 802; township (Thornthwaite with Padside), 3480 ac., pop. 247.