Map of England showing where the Croasdale arms are recorded
The Croasdale arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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 Croasdale 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 England.
Origin & History of the Croasdale Family in England
The surname Croasdale is a locational name that originated in the rugged landscapes of Northern England. It is derived from the Old Norse words "kross," meaning a cross, and "dalr," meaning a valley. This suggests that the earliest members of the family likely lived in a valley marked by a stone cross or a religious site. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that the family had established a firm presence in York. During this era, families in the region were often deeply connected to the local wool trade and agricultural life. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, eventually spreading their name across the region through generations of farmers, tradespeople, and local community members.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cros-dael
A valley containing a cross or a crossroads.
This name
CroasdaleDerived from a topographic location in Lancashire, England, referring to a valley marked by a cross.
also spelled
Croasdale
Crosdaile
Crosdale
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1620
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