A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cridland family of England.
Reg. 6468 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Erm. on a chev. gu. three roses ar”
SomersetSomerset, c. 1620
Where the Cridland Arms Were Recorded
Somerset
Map of England showing where the Cridland arms are recorded
The Cridland arms were recorded in Somerset, c. 1620.
Somerset was rich farming country with a thick scattering of manor houses. Its gentry were numerous and long-settled, and a settled landed family almost always ended up with 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 Cridland 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 Somerset.
Origin & History of the Cridland Family in England
The surname Cridland is deeply rooted in the landscape of Somerset, England, where the family established a notable presence by the early seventeenth century. Historically, the name is considered a locative surname, which means it likely originated from a specific place or farmstead known to local inhabitants. During the 1600s, the Cridland family lived as part of the rural community in the West Country, likely working in agriculture or trade within the small parishes of the region. Life in Somerset at this time was defined by the rhythms of the seasons and the local church, which served as the primary record keeper for births, marriages, and deaths. By 1620, the family had firmly integrated into the social fabric of the area, leaving behind a trail of parish register entries that document their growth and movement through the English countryside. These early ancestors helped shape the local identity of their villages, contributing to the long history of families who remained tied to the land for many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Creoda
An Old English personal name derived from the word for cry or clamor.
This name
CridlandA locative surname referring to a person living on land belonging to a descendant of Creoda.
also spelled
Crydland
Cridlen
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Somerset Archives, Parish Registers for the Diocese of Bath and Wells, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
