A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cavel family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Gu. three rolls of parchment ppr. (another, sails)”
The Cavel 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.
Reigning in England when the Cavel arms are first recorded.
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.
The Cavel family name has deep roots in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religion, and families like the Cavels often played active roles in the local community. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or topographical terms, suggesting that early ancestors might have been known for their specific craft or the land they occupied near the River Ouse. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of northern English life, navigating the social and economic shifts of the seventeenth century. By staying in a major hub like York, the Cavel family remained connected to the regional developments that shaped the history of Yorkshire for generations.
Latin term referring to a horse or pack animal.
