A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Amphlett family of England.
Reg. 3879 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cinquefoilHope and joy
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Erm. two barrulets az. in chief a cinquefoil sa. betw. two lozenges of the 2nd, and in base a cinquefoil of the 3rd”
WorcesterEarlscombe · Worcester, c. 1620
Where the Amphlett Arms Were Recorded
Worcester
Map of England showing where the Amphlett arms are recorded
The Amphlett arms were recorded in Worcester, c. 1620.
Worcestershire was orchard and farming country with a scattering of old manors. Its gentry were middling rather than great, but a manor was a manor, and holding one was what brought arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Amphlett arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Worcester.
Origin & History of the Amphlett Family in England
The surname Amphlett is deeply rooted in the history of Worcestershire, where the family established a significant presence by the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were living in the region by 1620, often associated with the local gentry and the management of land. The name itself is thought to be of topographical origin, likely derived from Old English terms describing a specific landscape feature or a small settlement. As the family grew in influence, they became closely tied to the social and economic life of the Severn Valley. Throughout the 1600s, the Amphletts were frequently recorded in parish registers and legal documents, which highlights their transition from local landowners to figures involved in the broader administration of the county. Their steady integration into the community helped solidify the name as a distinct part of the regional identity in the West Midlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amphlett
Derived from the Old English personal name Amfelde meaning level field.
This name
AmphlettA locational surname referring to a dweller at a flat or level open field.
also spelled
Amflett
Amflet
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Nash, Treadway Russell. Collections for the History of Worcestershire. 1781
Burke, John. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland. 1835
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, Diocese of Worcester Bishop’s Transcripts
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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cinquefoilHope and joy
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
cinquefoilHope and joy
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
