A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eure family of England.
Reg. 8673 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Quarterly, or and gu. on a bend sa. three mullets ar”
OxfordOxford, c. 1480
Where the Eure Arms Were Recorded
Oxford
Map of England showing where the Eure arms are recorded
The Eure arms were recorded in Oxford, c. 1480.
Oxfordshire was farming country with the university at its centre, and both produced families of standing. Scholars and lawyers who did well bought manors nearby, and holding a manor was the ordinary route to a coat of 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.
Edward IV of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward IV of England
1471–1483
Reigning in England when the Eure 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 Oxford.
Origin & History of the Eure Family in England
The family name Eure originates from the northern regions of England, specifically linked to the historic county of Durham and the surrounding areas. The name is often associated with the Eure family who served as prominent landowners and local officials during the medieval period. By the year 1480, records confirm that members of this family had established a notable presence in Oxford. This migration to a major academic and administrative center suggests that the family was involved in the professional or scholarly life of the time. Over the centuries, the name evolved through various spellings in local documents, reflecting the way names were recorded by clerks who wrote them down based on how they sounded. The family remained influential in regional politics and land management for several generations before their history became more widely dispersed across the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eure
Derived from the Old French word for water or river.
This name
EureA locational surname referring to individuals originating from the Eure department in Normandy, France.
also spelled
Ewer
Ewre
Ewrie
Related arms
Williamsonsimilar arms
Ewervariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Surtees, Robert, The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham, 1816
The National Archives, Eure Family of Witton Castle: Deeds and Papers, Reference D/Eu
Oxford University Archives, Chancellor’s Court Register, 1480
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
