A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Borron family of England.
Reg. 7271 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
bullValour and generosity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, ar. a bull pass. gu.; 2nd and 3rd, or, three piles in point vert”
LancasterWarrington · Lancaster, c. 1665
Where the Borron Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Borron arms are recorded
The Borron arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1665.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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.
Charles II of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles II of England
1660–1685
Reigning in England when the Borron 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Borron Family in England
The Borron family name has deep roots in the historic county of Lancashire, where members of the family were established by the mid-seventeenth century. Historical records confirm their presence in the region as early as 1665, a time when the area was transitioning through significant social and economic shifts. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older occupational or locational surnames that evolved as families moved between rural villages and growing market towns. During this period, families like the Borrons were often involved in the local trade and agricultural networks that defined life in Northern England. By settling in Lancashire, the family became part of a long tradition of regional stability, contributing to the local community as the area began its slow transformation toward the industrial developments of the following century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bur
Old English term for a small dwelling or cottage.
This name
BorronDerived from a topographical name for someone who lived in a small hut or cottage.
Related arms
Allcardrecorded with Borron, same area
Broadbentrecorded with Borron, same area
Johnsonrecorded with Borron, same area
Kendrickrecorded with Borron, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History of the County Palatine and Duchy of Lancaster, 1836
Lancashire Archives, Bishop’s Transcripts of Parish Registers, 1665
Fishwick, Henry, The History of the Parish of Preston in the County of Lancaster, 1900
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pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
bullValour and generosity
pileWell-doing, and a mark of distinction
bullValour and generosity
