Commandry Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Crowle
Historical Forms
- Le Commaunders 1535 VE
Etymology
Lands in Crowle were confirmed to the Hospital of St Wulfstan in 1232 (Ch), and ultimately took their name from the Master of the Hospital, known as its commander (VCH ii. 175 n. 1). For these terms v. NEDcommander and commandery ,