A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Calcote family of England.
Reg. 6491 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Gu. on a chev. ar. three dolphins haurient sa”
EnglandMorant's Essex, c. 1620
Where the Calcote Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Calcote arms are recorded
The Calcote arms were recorded in Morant's Essex, 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 Calcote 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 Calcote Family in England
The surname Calcote is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for people who lived near a cold cottage or a settlement situated in a chilly location. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Calcote family were established in the city of York, a place with deep Roman and Viking history. During this period, families in York often worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants, contributing to the city’s role as a northern hub for commerce and religion. As the family moved through the seventeenth century, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, navigating the shifting political and economic landscape of early modern England. Their presence in such a prominent city suggests that the family was well-integrated into the local community, living through an era of significant change that eventually saw many English families look toward the wider world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caldecote
A cold cottage or shelter located in a remote area.
This name
CalcoteDerived from a topographic location referring to a dwelling situated in a cold or exposed place.
also spelled
Calcott
Calcotts
Related arms
Calcottvariant 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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Probate Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
