A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eld family of England.
Reg. 3722 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. a chev. sa. betw. three partridges close ppr”
StaffordSeighford Hall · Stafford, c. 1620
Where the Eld Arms Were Recorded
Stafford
Map of England showing where the Eld arms are recorded
The Eld 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 Eld 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 Eld Family in England
The surname Eld is an ancient name that originates from Old English and Old Norse roots, often associated with the word for old or aged. By the early seventeenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Staffordshire, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Eld family were settled in this region, where they became prominent landowners and local figures. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into the social and agricultural life of the English Midlands. Their long-standing residence in Stafford suggests that they were part of the established provincial gentry who played a role in the local governance and economic development of the area. Over several generations, the family name became firmly tied to the landscape of Staffordshire, reflecting a history of stability and community involvement that spanned centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eald
Old or ancient in the Old English language.
This name
EldA descriptive nickname for an elder or a person of advanced age.
also spelled
Eldde
Eldt
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Staffordshire Record Office, Quarter Sessions Rolls, 1620
Shaw, Stebbing, The History and Antiquities of Staffordshire, 1798
The William Salt Library, Staffordshire Pedigrees, 1912
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
