A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aldworth family of England.
Reg. 3889 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
cross symbolChristian faith and service
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. a chev. gu. betw. three boars' heads couped within an orle of eight crosses crosslet fitchée az”
WiltshireBristol · Wiltshire, c. 1620
Where the Aldworth Arms Were Recorded
Wiltshire
Map of England showing where the Aldworth arms are recorded
The Aldworth arms were recorded in Wiltshire, 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 Aldworth 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 Wiltshire.
Origin & History of the Aldworth Family in England
The surname Aldworth is of locative origin, meaning it was originally derived from a specific place name rather than a trade or personal characteristic. The name is composed of two Old English elements: "ald," meaning old, and "worth," which refers to an enclosed settlement or homestead. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Wiltshire, particularly around the town of Reading and the surrounding rural parishes. During this period, the Aldworths were often involved in local agriculture and trade, reflecting the typical social standing of families who held land in the English countryside. As the family grew, their influence spread across the region, and they became deeply integrated into the local community life of southern England. Their history is closely tied to the development of these small, enclosed estates that defined the landscape of Wiltshire during the late Renaissance.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eald-worth
Old or ancient enclosure, homestead, or farmstead.
This name
AldworthRefers to a person who lived at or near an ancient, established settlement or farm.
also spelled
Aldeworth
Aldeworthe
Aldwortha
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names. 1960
Reaney, Percy Hide. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
cross symbolChristian faith and service
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
orlePreservation, and protection in battle
cross symbolChristian faith and service
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
