Sir Robert Croc

Sir Robert Croc was a Norman knight who made his wealth by military service to Walter Fitzalan, 1st High Steward of Scotland.

After the Battle of the Standard (1138), Sir Robert Croc was rewarded for his loyal service to Walter Fitzalan who gave him part of his lands surrounding the White Cart Water. He was charged with the responsibility of defense from Cowglen to Hawkhead, including Cardonald and Corkerhill, and from Renfrew Harbour to Fereneze (Barrhead). Croc’s lands around the River Cart and Levern Water were called the “Crookisfeu”, and he built a nearby hamlet for his farm workers and serfs, which was called “de Croc’s Toun”. Crookston, Glasgow, derives its name from de Croc’s Toun.