A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cabbell family of England.
Reg. 7120 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Vert fretty ar. over all a fess gu”
NorfolkCromer · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Cabbell Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Cabbell arms are recorded
The Cabbell arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Cabbell 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Cabbell Family in England
The Cabbell family name has deep roots in the coastal county of Norfolk, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, Norfolk was a bustling center for trade and agriculture, and families like the Cabbells often settled in rural parishes to work the land or engage in local commerce. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locational surnames that evolved as spelling became more standardized in England. By the seventeenth century, the family was well-established within the local community, participating in the daily social and economic life of the region. Their presence in Norfolk during this era suggests they were part of the steady population that helped shape the character of East Anglia through generations of farming and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caput
Latin term meaning head or source.
This name
CabbellA topographical or occupational name referring to someone living at a headland or a leader.
also spelled
Cabelle
Kabbell
Related arms
Arnoldrecorded with Cabbell, same area
Baxterrecorded with Cabbell, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Carthew, George Alfred. The Hundred of Launditch and Deanery of Brisley; Evidences and Topographical Notes from Public Records, Heraldic Visitations, Wills, Court Rolls, Old Tenures, Parochial Registers, and Other Sources. 1877
Norfolk Record Office. Parish Register Transcripts, 1600–1650
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fretPersuasion, and the net that holds
