Rydal Mount

Rydal Mount is a historic building dating from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. It was the home of the poet William Wordsworth from 1813 until his death in 1850 and is now open to the public. The building has three storeys and is constructed of colour-washed stone rubble with a slate roof featuring round chimneys. It includes a gabled porch and new windows. The lower wings are two storeys high, with the east block dating from the late 16th century and the west wing from the 17th century. A cross-wing was added around 1700 at the north end of the original block, and a mid-18th century block connects the original house to the west wing. For additional context, refer to the general group description under Rydal.