A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cosh family of England.
Reg. 3906 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
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. on a chev. sa. three fountains ppr”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Cosh Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Cosh arms are recorded
The Cosh arms were recorded in Devonshire, 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 Cosh 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Cosh Family in England
The family name Cosh has deep roots in the southwestern region of England, particularly in the county of Devonshire. Historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in this area by the early seventeenth century, with documented evidence of the Cosh name appearing in local registers by 1620. During this period, the family likely lived in rural farming communities where they would have been involved in agriculture or local trade. The name itself is thought to be a topographical surname, which means it was originally used to describe someone who lived near a specific landmark or a small hut. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric of Devonshire, contributing to the development of the region through their work and community involvement over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coss
A Middle English term referring to a hut or a small cottage.
This name
CoshA topographic name for someone who lived in or near a small hut or cottage.
also spelled
Cosshe
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, Parish Registers of Devon, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
