A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beechey family of England.
Reg. 7068 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert a chev. betw. three trefoils slipped ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Beechey Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Beechey arms are recorded
The Beechey 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 Beechey 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 Beechey Family in England
The surname Beechey is a topographical name, which means it was originally given to people who lived near a prominent beech tree or a forest of beech trees. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Beechey family were living in this area by 1620, likely working as tradespeople or merchants within the city walls. During this period, York was a major hub for northern England, and families like the Beecheys often played active roles in the local parish and civic life. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved as it moved through different regions, but the connection to the landscape remained a defining feature of the family identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bece
Old English term for a beech tree.
This name
BeecheyRefers to someone who lived near a prominent beech tree or within a beech wood.
also spelled
Beechy
Bechy
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
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
