A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arscott family of England.
Reg. 9791 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per chev. az. and erm. in chief two bucks' heads cabossed or”
DevonHolsworthy · Devon, c. 1620
Where the Arscott Arms Were Recorded
Devon
Map of England showing where the Arscott arms are recorded
The Arscott arms were recorded in Devon, c. 1620.
Devon was a county of small manors and seafaring families. Its gentry were spread thickly across the countryside, and money made at sea often bought an estate, which in turn brought a coat of 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 Arscott 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 Devon.
Origin & History of the Arscott Family in England
The Arscott family name originates from the historic county of Devon in South West England. The name is locative, meaning it was originally taken from a specific place, likely a small farm or settlement known as Arscott. During the early seventeenth century, the family was well-established in this region, with records confirming their presence in Devon by 1620. Many members of the family were recognized as members of the local gentry, often serving as landowners who played active roles in the social and administrative life of their parishes. Over generations, the family spread across various parts of Devon, maintaining a strong connection to the rural landscape and the agricultural traditions of the West Country. Their history is deeply tied to the development of these local communities, where they lived as farmers and minor officials for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ears-cot
Old English elements meaning a cottage or enclosure belonging to Eara.
This name
ArscottA locational surname originating from a specific dwelling or small settlement in Devon.
also spelled
Arskott
Arskot
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Pole, William. Collections Towards a Description of the County of Devon. 1791
Vivian, J. L. The Visitations of the County of Devon: Comprising the Herald's Visitations of 1531, 1564, & 1620. 1895
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Quarter Sessions Records, QS/1/1
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
