A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beury family of England.
Reg. 0387 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
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)
“Sa. a chev. betw. three greyhounds' heads erased ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Beury Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Beury arms are recorded
The Beury 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 Beury 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 Beury Family in England
The family name Beury carries a history deeply rooted in the social and geographic shifts of seventeenth-century England. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Beury family were established residents of York, a city that served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration. During this era, the name likely emerged from a combination of local linguistic traditions and the movement of families seeking opportunities in growing urban centers. As the family settled in York, they became part of the fabric of a city defined by its medieval architecture and its role as a center for religious and civic life. The presence of the Beury name in these early parish and municipal documents suggests that the family was integrated into the local community, contributing to the steady development of the region during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bure
Old French term for a coarse, dark-colored woolen cloth.
This name
BeuryA locational surname for someone who lived near a place where this cloth was produced.
also spelled
Beuris
Related arms
Beurisvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
Collins, Francis, Register of the Freemen of the City of York, 1897
Surtees Society, The Publications of the Surtees Society, 1835
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
