A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cluer family of England.
Reg. 4349 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
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)
“Ar. a standing cup, covered sa”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
Where the Cluer Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Cluer arms are recorded
The Cluer arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Cluer 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 Cluer Family in England
The surname Cluer is a distinct English name that likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific occupation. By the early seventeenth century, records confirm that members of the Cluer family were well-established in London. During this period, the city was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, and families often settled near the river or in growing urban parishes to pursue work as merchants or skilled laborers. As the family became more settled in the capital, they participated in the daily life of London through parish church records and local business dealings. This early presence suggests that the Cluers were part of the hardworking urban population that helped shape the city during the reign of King James I. Over time, the name remained tied to these London roots, reflecting the steady growth and integration of the family into the social fabric of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clough
A deep ravine or narrow valley with steep sides.
This name
CluerA topographic name for someone who lived near a steep-sided valley or ravine.
also spelled
Clure
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, P69/MIC/A/001/MS04515
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, PROB 11
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cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
