A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cardine family of England.
Reg. 8116 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. a fesse or, betw. six martlets ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cardine Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cardine arms are recorded
The Cardine 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 Cardine 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 Cardine Family in England
The family name Cardine is rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with documented evidence placing members of the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During this period, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, attracting families who often worked in skilled crafts or local commerce. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common in the seventeenth century, reflecting the linguistic shifts that occurred as English surnames became more standardized. By living in a major urban center like York, the early Cardine family would have been part of a bustling society shaped by the religious and political changes of the Stuart era. Their presence in city records suggests they were integrated into the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of one of England’s most historic northern cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cardo
Latin term meaning a hinge, pivot, or central point.
This name
CardineDerived from a topographic location or a hinge-maker, denoting someone living near a pivotal point or trade.
also spelled
Cardyn
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
Palliser, David M., Tudor York, 1979
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
