Map of England showing where the Fielding arms are recorded
The Fielding arms were recorded in Warwick, c. 1620.
Warwickshire lay in the middle of England, and its landed families were spread evenly across it rather than gathered in one corner. A great many held a single manor each, and each of those holdings 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 Fielding 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 Warwick.
Origin & History of the Fielding Family in England
The surname Fielding is a topographic name that originated in England, specifically referring to someone who lived near a field or worked on open land. The name is derived from the Old English word feld, which means a stretch of open country or a clearing in a forest. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Warwick. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Fielding family were active in this region during a time of significant social and political change in England. As the family grew, they became deeply rooted in the local community, often participating in the agricultural and civic life that defined the Warwickshire landscape. This early history reflects the common practice of families adopting surnames based on the geography of their homes, eventually passing these names down through generations as a permanent identifier.
Fielding Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
feld
An open area of land or a cleared space.
This name
FieldingA person who lived near or worked on an open field or pasture.
also spelled
Feilding
Related arms
Feildingvariant spelling
Feldingvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Warwickshire County Record Office, Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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