Map of England showing where the Fieldsend arms are recorded
The Fieldsend arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried 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 Fieldsend 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 England.
Origin & History of the Fieldsend Family in England
The surname Fieldsend is a topographical name, which means it was originally used to describe where a person lived. In Middle English, the name literally refers to someone who resided at the end of a field or near the edge of open farmland. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Fieldsend family were living there by 1620, likely working as tradespeople or laborers within the bustling urban center. Because York was a major hub for commerce and religion during this period, families living there were often connected to the local guilds or parish churches. Over time, the name remained tied to these northern English roots as the family grew and spread throughout the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Feld
Old English word for open land or a cleared area.
This name
FieldsendRefers to someone who lived near or worked on a specific open field or pasture.
also spelled
Fildes
Fyelds
Phields
Fyldes
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Archives: Parish Register Transcripts, 1620
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