Crondall was used by both the Royalist and Cromwellian Armies at some point during the English Civil War. The local battles between the two Armies led to many soldiers being forced to fight and flee into the  surrounding villages, Crookham being a preferred refuge.

Cromwell's army, under the command of Waller, stayed in and around Crondall when laying siege to Basing House for 3 years.

Oliver Cromwell stayed at the Public House "The Plume of Feathers" in the village whilst visiting his troops during this period, while his men lived in the surrounding fields in tents. 

His army became the Parliamentary Party, which were the forefathers of today's Labour Party. 

See also "Ghosts" for other Crondall Civil War tales.