A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blacknall family of England.
Reg. 3543 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Per bend az. and or, an eagle displ. counterchanged”
EnglandEaton, c. 1614
Where the Blacknall Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Blacknall arms are recorded
The Blacknall arms were recorded in Eaton, c. 1614.
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 Blacknall 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 Blacknall Family in England
The Blacknall family name is rooted in the geography of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic surname for people who lived near a dark or prominent hill. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records confirm that members of the Blacknall family were active residents there by 1614, participating in the social and economic life of this historic northern center. During this period, the name was associated with individuals who navigated the complex trade networks and civic duties of the city. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the movement and settlement patterns of families in Northern England during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaec
Old English term for the color black or dark.
This name
BlacknallA topographical or habitational name referring to someone living near a dark-colored corner or nook.
also spelled
Blacknell
Blacknoll
Related arms
Blacknollsame arms
Blacknellvariant spelling
Anleby, or Anselbyrecorded with Blacknall, same area
Bulkeleyrecorded with Blacknall, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Surtees Society, The Publications of the Surtees Society, 1869
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1614
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
