A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dugmore family of England.
Reg. 9312 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale gu. and az. a pale or, betw. two fleurs-de-lis on the dexter side ar. and a lion ramp. on the sinister side gold”
NorfolkSwaffham · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Dugmore Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Dugmore arms are recorded
The Dugmore arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Dugmore 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Dugmore Family in England
The surname Dugmore is believed to have originated in England as a descriptive name, likely derived from Old English terms referring to a specific landscape feature or a person’s residence near a secluded moor. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Norfolk. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Dugmore family were living in this region during a time of significant social and agricultural change. As residents of East Anglia, these early family members were part of a community deeply connected to the local parish system and the developing trade networks of the era. While the name remained relatively rare, its persistence in Norfolk suggests that the family was well-integrated into the local rural economy, likely working as farmers or tradespeople who helped shape the character of their village communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
duce + mor
Old English for a dweller at the duck moor or marshland.
This name
DugmoreRefers to a person who lived near a marshy area frequented by wild ducks.
also spelled
Dugmoor
Related arms
Blakerecorded with Dugmore, same area
Noonerecorded with Dugmore, same area
Peckhamrecorded with Dugmore, same area
Sayrecorded with Dugmore, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Norfolk Record Office, Parish Register Transcripts for Norfolk, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
