A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barreda family of Spain.
Reg. 6049 · Spanish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une tour de deux étages au nat., accostée de deux lévriers affr. au nat., ramp. contre la tour.”
CastileCastile, c. 1722
Where the Barreda Arms Were Recorded
Castile
Map of Spain showing where the Barreda arms are recorded
The Barreda arms were recorded in Castile, c. 1722.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
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 Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Barreda arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Castile.
Origin & History of the Barreda Family in Spain
The surname Barreda originates from the northern regions of Spain, specifically within the historic territory of Castile. The name is topographic in nature, which means it was likely used to describe people who lived near a specific type of fence or a boundary marker known as a barreda. By the early 18th century, the family had established a firm presence in the Castilian landscape, as evidenced by records dating back to 1722. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or administrative life of their villages. As the family grew, members began to migrate across different provinces, carrying their name into new regions and helping it become a recognized part of the local history of northern Spain.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barra
A barrier, gate, or fence made of wooden bars.
This name
BarredaRefers to a person who lived near a gate, barrier, or fenced enclosure.
also spelled
Barredah
Barredae
Bareda
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Morgado García, Arturo. La nobleza en la España moderna. 2010
Archivo General de Simancas. Registro del Sello de Corte. 1722
Madoz, Pascual. Diccionario geográfico-estadístico-histórico de España y sus posesiones de Ultramar. 1845
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
