A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Atmore family of England.
Reg. 5347 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. two bars vert. betw. six martlets gu. three, two, and one”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Atmore Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Atmore arms are recorded
The Atmore arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 Atmore 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 England.
Origin & History of the Atmore Family in England
The surname Atmore is a classic example of a topographic name, which was given to people based on the landscape where they lived. In Middle English, the name literally translates to "at the moor," indicating that the original family members resided near a stretch of open, uncultivated land or a heath. By the year 1620, records confirm that the Atmore family was well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, families in York often lived within the shadow of the great Minster, working as merchants or skilled tradespeople who helped shape the local economy. Because the name describes a specific connection to the geography of the English countryside, it suggests that the family’s roots were tied to the rural areas surrounding northern towns long before they became prominent urban residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Atte More
Middle English phrase meaning at the moor or marshland.
This name
AtmoreA topographic surname for someone who lived near a moor, heath, or area of uncultivated wasteland.
also spelled
Attemore
Atmoor
Related arms
Attemorevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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martletA younger son, who must win his own land
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
