A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arton family of England.
Reg. 4199 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Or, on a chev. sa. five fleurs-de-lis ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Arton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Arton arms are recorded
The Arton 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 Arton 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 Arton Family in England
The surname Arton is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Northern England, with significant records placing the family in the city of York as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York served as a vital hub for trade and administration, and families like the Artons were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes that kept the city functioning. The name itself likely evolved from a locative origin, potentially referring to individuals who lived near a specific town or a notable piece of land. As the family established their presence in York, they became part of the social fabric of a city defined by its medieval walls and long history of religious and political influence. By settling in such a prominent urban center, the early Artons were positioned to participate in the growth and development of the region during a time of great social change in Britain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
tun
An Old English term for an enclosed settlement, farm, or town.
This name
ArtonDerived from a locational name meaning a settlement belonging to or near an eagle.
also spelled
Arten
Artonne
Artyn
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
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620–1650
Palliser, D.M., Tudor York, 1979
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
