A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bevell family of England.
Reg. 4179 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a chev. or, betw. three bezants”
HuntingdonshireHuntingdonshire, c. 1620
Where the Bevell Arms Were Recorded
Huntingdonshire
Map of England showing where the Bevell arms are recorded
The Bevell arms were recorded in Huntingdonshire, 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 Bevell 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 Huntingdonshire.
Origin & History of the Bevell Family in England
The family name Bevell has deep roots in the English county of Huntingdonshire, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1620. The name likely originated as a locational surname, which was a common way for people to identify themselves based on the specific village or manor where they lived. During the early seventeenth century, families in this region were often tied to the land through agriculture and local trade, playing active roles in the development of their rural communities. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, appearing in parish registers and legal documents that tracked births, marriages, and land ownership. These early records show that the Bevell family was well-integrated into the life of Huntingdonshire, contributing to the history of the area long before many members eventually moved to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beauville
Old French for beautiful town or beautiful estate.
This name
BevellA locational surname derived from Norman French settlers referring to someone from a beautiful village.
also spelled
Bevill
Beavill
Related arms
Beavillvariant spelling
Bevillvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
