Map of England showing where the Crangle arms are recorded
The Crangle arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Crangle arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Chester.
Origin & History of the Crangle Family in England
The Crangle family name has deep roots in the historic city of Chester, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, Chester served as a vital hub for trade and travel between England and Ireland, which likely influenced the movement and settlement patterns of families in the region. The name itself is thought to be of topographical or locational origin, possibly derived from early settlers who lived near specific landmarks or small settlements. As the family established themselves in the area, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the growth and daily life of the city during a period of significant political and religious change. By tracing these early residents, we gain a clearer picture of how the Crangle name became embedded in the history of the North West of England long before the industrial expansion of later centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
crang
Old English term for a crane or a long-legged bird.
This name
CrangleA topographical name for someone who lived near a place frequented by cranes.
also spelled
Cranedge
Cranadge
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Bishop's Transcripts of Chester St Oswald, 1620
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Parish Registers of Chester St Peter, 1620
Hey, David, Family Names and Local History, 2006
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
