A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Draycott family of England.
Reg. 2257 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Paly of six or and gu. over all a bend erm”
StaffordStafford, c. 1620
Where the Draycott Arms Were Recorded
Stafford
Map of England showing where the Draycott arms are recorded
The Draycott arms were recorded in Stafford, c. 1620.
Staffordshire was mixed country of moorland, farmland and early ironworking. Its landed families were spread widely rather than concentrated, and each holding brought its own claim to 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 Draycott 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 Stafford.
Origin & History of the Draycott Family in England
The surname Draycott is a locative name, meaning it originated from a specific place rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. The name is derived from Old English words that describe a settlement or cottage located near a dry area or a drainage point. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Staffordshire, particularly around the village of Draycott-in-the-Moors. Records confirm that members of the family were living in the Stafford area by 1620, where they were often involved in local land management and community life. As the family grew, they became deeply connected to the rural landscape of the English Midlands, with their history reflecting the typical movement of families from small village communities into the broader administrative life of the county.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
draeg and cot
Old English for a slope or incline and a small dwelling.
This name
DraycottRefers to a settlement or cottage located on a hillside or slope.
also spelled
Draycote
Related arms
Draycotevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Duignan, W. H., Notes on Staffordshire Place Names, 1902
Staffordshire Record Office, Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry: Parish Registers for Draycott-in-the-Moors, D1076
The William Salt Archaeological Society, Collections for a History of Staffordshire, 1880
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
