A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Crole family of England.
Reg. 3856 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Vert a unicorn pass. ar. armed, crined, and unguled or, betw. three mascles of the last”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Crole Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Crole arms are recorded
The Crole 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 Crole 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 Crole Family in England
The surname Crole is rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with documented evidence placing the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families like the Croles often settled in urban hubs to participate in the growing merchant economy. The name itself likely evolved from older linguistic roots, possibly serving as a descriptive nickname or a locational identifier for people living near specific natural features or landmarks. As the family established themselves in the region, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the significant political and economic shifts that defined life in England during the Stuart period. By maintaining a consistent presence in historical records from this era, the early members of the Crole family helped preserve their identity within the city’s long and complex history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Crull
A Middle English term referring to curly or ringlet hair.
This name
CroleA descriptive nickname for an individual with curly or wavy hair.
also spelled
Croll
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
Raine, A., York Civic Records, 1939
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
York City Archives, House Books of the Corporation of York
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unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
unicornPurity, and extreme courage in defence of honour
masclePersuasion and the mail of a knight's coat
