A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bludworth family of England.
Reg. 1026 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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. three bars gu. in chief as many torteaux, all within a bordure erm”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bludworth Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bludworth arms are recorded
The Bludworth 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 Bludworth 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 Bludworth Family in England
The Bludworth family name is rooted in the geography of Northern England, specifically within the historic city of York. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were already established residents in this region. The name itself is classified as a locational surname, which suggests that the earliest ancestors likely took their name from a specific place or small settlement known as Bludworth. During the seventeenth century, individuals with this name were often involved in the civic and mercantile life of York, reflecting the growth of the city as a major northern hub. As the family moved through the generations, they became part of the local social fabric, leaving behind traces in parish registers and municipal documents that highlight their steady presence in Yorkshire long before the industrial era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blod-weorth
Old English elements meaning blood or kin and an enclosure or homestead.
This name
BludworthRefers to a person who lived at or owned a homestead associated with a specific kin group.
also spelled
Bludeworth
Bludwirth
Related arms
Bloodworthvariant 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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
Surtees Society, The Publications of the Surtees Society, 1835
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bordureA difference between branches of one family
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
