A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Caldecott family of England.
Reg. 7574 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, ar. a fesse az. fretty or, betw. three cinquefoils gu.; 2nd, ar. three bends sa.; 3rd, gu. a chev. betw. three leopards' faces ar”
WarwickRugby Lodge · Warwick, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Caldecott arms are recorded
The Caldecott arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings brought its own claim to 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 Caldecott 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Caldecott Family in England
The surname Caldecott is a locative name, meaning it was originally taken from a specific place rather than a trade or personal trait. The name comes from Old English roots, combining the words for cold and cottage or shelter. This suggests that the earliest people to use the name likely lived near a drafty or isolated dwelling. By the year 1620, records confirm that the family had established a notable presence in Warwick, England. During this period, families often moved from rural areas into growing market towns to seek new opportunities in trade or administration. The presence of the Caldecott name in Warwick during the early seventeenth century reflects the broader movement of English families who were beginning to settle into permanent urban communities during the reign of King James I.
Caldecott Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
cald-cot
Cold cottage or shelter located in a chilly or exposed area.
This name
CaldecottDerived from Old English words for a cold dwelling or hut.
also spelled
Caldecote
Related arms
Caldecotevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Warwickshire County Record Office, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
