A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Coggeshall family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6112 · Britain, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la croix de sa., cant. de quatre coquilles du même.”
BritainBoston, c. 1700
Where the Coggeshall Arms Were Recorded
Kent
Map of Britain showing where the Coggeshall arms are recorded
The Coggeshall arms were recorded in Boston, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Kent.
Kent sits between London and the short crossing to Europe, and the trade passing through made it wealthy. Merchant families bought land with that money, and it was landowners who took coats of 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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Coggeshall arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Britain.
Origin & History of the Coggeshall Family in Britain
The family name Coggeshall originates from a town of the same name in the county of Essex, England. During the medieval period, it was common for people to adopt the name of their home village as a way to identify themselves when they traveled to new regions. The name itself is derived from Old English roots, likely referring to the followers or the estate of a man named Cogg. While the family established deep roots in Essex, historical records show that branches of the family moved into neighboring areas like Kent by the turn of the 18th century. These early family members were often involved in local trade and agriculture, which allowed them to integrate into the social and economic life of their new communities. By settling in Kent in the 1700s, the family continued a long tradition of movement and adaptation that had defined their history since the name first appeared in written records centuries earlier.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
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 cross betw. four escallops sa”
SuffolkMilton · Suffolk, c. 1620
Where the Coggeshall Arms Were Recorded
Suffolk
Map of England showing where the Coggeshall arms are recorded
The Coggeshall arms were recorded in Suffolk, c. 1620.
Suffolk was wool country, and its cloth towns were among the wealthiest in England. Clothier families bought manors with their profits, and holding a manor was the ordinary route to a coat of 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 Britain when the Coggeshall 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 Suffolk.
Origin & History of the Coggeshall Family in England
The family name Coggeshall originates from a small town of the same name located in the county of Essex, England. The name itself is derived from Old English roots, likely referring to the followers or the settlement of a person named Cogg. By the early 17th century, the family had established a strong presence in the neighboring county of Suffolk. Records from 1620 show that members of the family were active in this region during a time of significant social and religious change. Many people from this area eventually chose to leave England for the American colonies to seek new opportunities. The family name serves as a direct link to these English landscapes and the local history of the East Anglian region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cogg
An Old English personal name derived from a word for a vessel.
This name
CoggeshallA place name referring to the nook or corner of land belonging to Cogg.
also spelled
Cogeshall
Cogshall
Related arms
Bellrecorded with Coggeshall, same area
Bellinghamrecorded with Coggeshall, same area
Brownerecorded with Coggeshall, same area
Caldwellrecorded with Coggeshall, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Essex Record Office, Quarter Sessions Rolls, 1600–1750
Kent History and Library Centre, Parish Registers of Kent, 1700–1750
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
cross symbolChristian faith and service
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
