The Fields Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Fields
Fields (and its variant Fieldss) is an ancient English topographic surname derived from the Old English feld, meaning "open country," "cleared land," or "pasture." Originally assumed by families residing on prominent agricultural estates or cleared manorial lands, the lineage established early seats across Yorkshire, Hertfordshire, and Gloucestershire following the 1066 Norman Conquest. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Hugo de la Feld).
The symbolism of the Fields coat of arms
Commanding and agricultural, the Fields coat of arms features a black shield charged with an engrailed argent / silver or white chevron set between three golden wheatsheaves (garbs). In classical heraldry, the black shield denotes wisdom, dignity, and constancy, while the engrailed silver chevron represents architectural protection and knightly defense. The three golden wheatsheaves symbolise agricultural abundance, hospitality, and the reward of noble labor. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the 16th-century Heralds' Visitations of Yorkshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
John Fields (c. 1520–1587): Famed English Renaissance mathematician, astronomer, and author who published the first Copernican tables in England.
Mary Fields (17th Century): English landowner and civic benefactor recorded in Hertfordshire parish rolls.
Nathaniel Fields (1587–1633): Celebrated Jacobean dramatist and actor who performed with Shakespeare's company.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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