During the Crusader period, the village was known as "Calanson", "Calansue", "Calanzon" or "Kalensue". In 1128, it was given to the Hospitallers by the knight Godfrey of Flujeac. Yaqut (†1229) wrote that Qalansawe, Castle of the Plans, of the Crusaders, was a fortress near Ramle. He adds that "many of the Omayyads were slain there." Remnants of a crusader fortress remain today. It remained in Hospitallers hands (except for 1187–1191) until Baybars took it in 1265. However, during this period the lord of Caesarea appears to have retained overlordship.