A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aldburgh family of England.
Reg. 2656 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Gu. a lion ramp. ar. charged on the breast with a fleur-de-lis az”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Aldburgh Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Aldburgh arms are recorded
The Aldburgh 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 Aldburgh 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 Aldburgh Family in England
The name Aldburgh is rooted in the geography of Northern England, specifically deriving from the Old English words for "old" and "fortified place." Families bearing this name were historically tied to the landscape of Yorkshire, where they established a presence long before the seventeenth century. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Aldburgh family were living and working in the city of York. During this period, York served as a vital regional hub for trade and administration, and families like the Aldburghs were often involved in the local merchant class or the legal professions that supported the city’s growth. Their presence in the city suggests they were well-integrated into the social fabric of Northern England, living through a time of significant transition as the region moved further into the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eald-burh
Old or ancient fortified place or town.
This name
AldburghDerived from a locative name referring to an ancient fortified settlement or town.
also spelled
Aldborough
Alburgh
Alborough
Related arms
Alboroughvariant spelling
Aldboroughvariant spelling
Aldeburghvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
The National Archives, Kew, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, PROB 11
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, Y/BR
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
