Ferrers of Richard's Castle
Arms: Argent, six horse shoes, 3,2 & 1 Sable nails Or.
The arms of Ferrers of Richard's Castle
The Ferrers surname is an ancient Anglo-Norman, locational name derived from Ferrières-Saint-Hilaire in Normandy, France, signifying "iron works" (Latin ferraria). Brought to England in 1066 by Henry de Ferrers, the family became a powerful noble house holding the Earldom of Derby for six generations.
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