A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Abington family of England.
Reg. 9486 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. on a bend cottised sa. three eagles displ. of the field in the sinister chief point an escallop sa”
DorsetshireDorsetshire, c. 1620
Where the Abington Arms Were Recorded
Dorsetshire
Map of England showing where the Abington arms are recorded
The Abington arms were recorded in Dorsetshire, c. 1620.
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 Abington 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 Dorsetshire.
Origin & History of the Abington Family in England
The family name Abington is a locative surname, which means it originated from a specific place name rather than a trade or a personal characteristic. The name is derived from the Old English words for an estate or town belonging to a person named Abba. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Dorsetshire. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Abington family were living in this region during a time of significant social and political change in England. As landowners and local figures, these early ancestors were deeply integrated into the rural life of the West Country. Their history reflects the common pattern of English families who identified themselves by the lands they cultivated and the communities they helped to build over many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Abba
Old English personal name meaning father or abbot
This name
AbingtonSettlement or farmstead belonging to the people of a man named Abba
also spelled
Abingten
Abintone
Abingtyn
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
Hutchins, John, The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset, 1774
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, 1620
Dorset History Centre, Dorset Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
