A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Croxton family of Ireland.
Reg. 7368 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ramLeadership and authority
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. on a fesse az. betw. three crosses crosslet fitchée sa. two battering rams or”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Croxton Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Croxton arms are recorded
The Croxton arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Croxton arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Croxton Family in Ireland
The surname Croxton is of English origin and is derived from a place name meaning the settlement or farmstead of a man named Krok. While the family name is deeply rooted in the English counties of Cheshire and Leicestershire, members of the family established a notable presence in Dublin by 1645. During the mid-seventeenth century, Ireland experienced significant political upheaval and migration, which likely prompted families from England to settle in the capital city. These early Croxtons in Dublin were often involved in the administrative and commercial life of the city as it transitioned through a period of intense social change. By integrating into the urban landscape of Dublin, the family became part of the complex history of movement between Britain and Ireland during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Croc
Old Norse personal name meaning hook or curved implement.
This name
CroxtonDerived from a place name meaning the settlement or farmstead belonging to a man named Croc.
also spelled
Croxten
Croxtin
Croxtun
Related arms
Croxonsimilar arms
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
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ramLeadership and authority
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
ramLeadership and authority
