Apart from the individual words - sword a blade used in battle and pike a rather long sharp stick (pole) used by foot soldiers to stick (stab) those on horses. Also used by horsemen similar to lances , but mostly used by those on foot. Together Sword and Pike it could easily be an Inn or Tavern or Pub - perhaps that is the answer you seek. By the way I have Cranston on my line: Walter AMOS born 16 March 1819 Selkirk (my g/g/ uncle) son of William AMOS and Isabella JEFFREY (Jaffray/Jeffray) was married to Isabella CRANSTON born 16 March 1824 at Yetholm Roxburgh. Are we connected? DCran41266@aol.com wrote: > Could any one explain to me what the Sword and Pike was? > I seek all CRANSTOUN-CRANSTON info. > Rose Cranston > Dcran41266@aol.com