A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Conduit family of England.
Reg. 9539 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
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Englandc. 1620
Where the Conduit Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Conduit arms are recorded
The Conduit 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 Conduit 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 Conduit Family in England
The surname Conduit is a topographical name, meaning it was originally given to people who lived near a specific landmark. In this case, the name refers to a conduit, which was a pipe or channel used to transport water to a town or a large building. During the medieval period, families often took their names from the places where they resided, so the first people to use this name likely lived near a public water supply or a stone water structure. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Conduit family were well-established in the city of York. At that time, York was a major center for trade and administration in Northern England. Living in such a prominent city suggests that these early family members were likely involved in the local economy, perhaps working as skilled craftsmen or merchants who benefited from the city's infrastructure.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
conducere
Latin for to lead, bring together, or conduct.
This name
ConduitA topographic name for someone who lived near a water pipe, channel, or conduit.
also spelled
Conduyt
Conduyte
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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