A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ansley family of England.
Reg. 7325 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Paly of six or and gu. on a bend sa. three escallops of the first”
EnglandLondon, c. 1808
Where the Ansley Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Ansley arms are recorded
The Ansley arms were recorded in London, c. 1808.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in England when the Ansley 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 Ansley Family in England
The surname Ansley is rooted in the landscape of England, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a woodland clearing or a meadow. By the early 19th century, the family had established a presence in London, a city that served as a major hub for trade and industry during the Industrial Revolution. Records from 1808 confirm that members of the Ansley family were active participants in the urban life of the capital, likely working as skilled tradespeople or merchants during this era of rapid growth. As the family navigated the bustling streets of London, they contributed to the city's expanding economy and social fabric. Their presence in the capital during this time suggests a family that was well-integrated into the professional and civic developments of early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Anselm
Derived from the Germanic elements for god and helmet or protection.
This name
AnsleyRefers to a meadow or clearing belonging to a person named Anselm.
also spelled
Annesley
Ansly
Ansleigh
Related arms
Annesleyvariant spelling
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
The National Archives, London Metropolitan Archives: Parish Registers, 1808
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
