A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aughton family of England.
Reg. 2023 · 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
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. engr. betw. three fleurs-de-lis sa”
DevonshireDevonshire, c. 1620
Where the Aughton Arms Were Recorded
Devonshire
Map of England showing where the Aughton arms are recorded
The Aughton arms were recorded in Devonshire, 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 Aughton 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 Devonshire.
Origin & History of the Aughton Family in England
The name Aughton is locative in origin, meaning it was originally taken from a specific place name rather than a trade or personal characteristic. It is derived from the Old English words "ac," meaning oak tree, and "tun," meaning an enclosed settlement or farm. This suggests that the earliest ancestors to carry the name likely lived near a prominent oak grove or a village defined by such trees. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in Devonshire, a county in the southwest of England known for its rugged coastline and rural landscapes. During this period, families often moved from northern regions toward the south to seek new opportunities in agriculture or trade. The presence of the Aughton name in Devonshire during the early seventeenth century highlights the family's role in the regional migration patterns that helped shape the local population of the English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Oak-tun
Old English words for oak tree and an enclosed settlement or farm.
This name
AughtonA locational surname referring to a settlement situated near an oak tree or oak forest.
also spelled
Aughtoun
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Devon Quarter Sessions Records, QS1/1
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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
