A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fettiplace family of England.
Reg. 6546 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. two chev. ar. in chief as many escallops or”
HantsHants, c. 1620
Where the Fettiplace Arms Were Recorded
Hants
Map of England showing where the Fettiplace arms are recorded
The Fettiplace arms were recorded in Hants, c. 1620.
Hampshire had the naval dockyards at Portsmouth on one side and good farmland on the other. Sea money and land money both bought estates, and an estate was what brought a family its 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Fettiplace 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 Hants.
Origin & History of the Fettiplace Family in England
The Fettiplace family name is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely developing as a descriptive nickname for a person who held a specific position or lived in a particular place. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Hampshire, where records from 1620 confirm their residence and local influence. During this era, the family was often associated with the landed gentry, managing estates and participating in the social and political life of their communities. Their history is deeply tied to the rural landscape of southern England, where they maintained a consistent footprint for generations. As the family grew, they became integrated into the administrative functions of their parishes, helping to shape the local history of the region through their involvement in land ownership and community affairs.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Fait la place
Old French phrase meaning to make room or clear the way.
This name
FettiplaceA locative or occupational surname likely denoting a person who cleared paths or made space.
also spelled
Feteplace
Fettyplace
Related arms
Feteplacevariant spelling
Fettyplacevariant spelling
Phetiplacevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Burke, John. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland. 1836
The National Archives. Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Will of Fettiplace family members. 1620
Page, William. A History of the County of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. 1912
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
