A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aldeburgh family of England.
Reg. 1418 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Az. a fess ar. betw. three crosses crosslet or”
Englandc. 1371
Where the Aldeburgh Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Aldeburgh arms are recorded
The Aldeburgh arms were recorded in England, c. 1371.
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.
Edward III of England
Sovereign of the period
Edward III of England
1327–1377
Reigning in England when the Aldeburgh 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 Aldeburgh Family in England
The family name Aldeburgh is rooted in the geography of medieval England, specifically linked to the town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. While the name originated as a way to identify people from this coastal settlement, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a significant presence in York by 1371. During this period, the family became deeply involved in the civic and political life of the city. They were often associated with the merchant class and the local administration, which helped them gain influence in northern England. By moving away from the coast and settling in a major urban center like York, the family transitioned from being identified by their place of origin to becoming prominent figures in the regional economy and government of the fourteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eald-burh
Old fortified place or ancient stronghold.
This name
AldeburghRefers to a person originating from the coastal town in Suffolk, England.
also spelled
Aldeburg
Aldeburghh
Aldebur
Aldborough
Aldburgh
Related arms
Aldboroughvariant spelling
Aldburghvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Dobson, R. B., York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1396-1500, 1980
Palliser, D. M., Tudor York, 1979
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York City Archives: House Books
The National Archives, Calendar of the Patent Rolls, Edward III
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
