A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cranmore family of England.
Reg. 8747 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
cinquefoilHope and joy
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. az. betw. three pelicans sa. vulning themselves ppr. as many cinquefoils or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cranmore Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cranmore arms are recorded
The Cranmore 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 Cranmore 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 Cranmore Family in England
The surname Cranmore is a locative name, meaning it was originally derived from a specific place where an early ancestor lived. The name likely comes from the Old English words "cran," meaning crane, and "mor," meaning a marsh or moor, suggesting that the family first settled near a wetland frequented by cranes. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Cranmore family were established in the historic city of York. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious life in Northern England, and families living there were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled crafts that supported the city’s economy. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, contributing to the development of the region over several generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
crane + mor
A bird known as the crane and an old English word for marsh.
This name
CranmoreA topographical name referring to a marshy area frequented by cranes.
also spelled
Cranmoor
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, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, York City Archives: House Books, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
pelicanSelf-sacrifice and devotion to one's children
cinquefoilHope and joy
