A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Foskett family of England.
Reg. 2508 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, a bend chequy gu. and ar. betw. two cotises of the second”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Foskett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Foskett arms are recorded
The Foskett 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 Foskett 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 Foskett Family in England
The Foskett family name is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic surname for people who lived near a specific wooded area or a small clearing. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the family were firmly established in the city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration, suggesting that the early Fosketts were likely involved in the local merchant class or skilled trades necessary to sustain a growing urban population. As the family moved through the seventeenth century, they became part of the social fabric of northern England, participating in the daily life and civic duties of their community. Their presence in such a prominent city indicates that the family was well-integrated into the regional economy long before the industrial changes of later centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Foscott
A settlement or cottage located near a ditch or trench.
This name
FoskettDerived from a locational surname referring to someone from Foscott in Buckinghamshire.
also spelled
Foskete
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
