A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Braddyll family of England.
Reg. 9317 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. a cross vert, a bend compony erm. and az”
LancasterBraddyll · Lancaster, c. 1620
Where the Braddyll Arms Were Recorded
Lancaster
Map of England showing where the Braddyll arms are recorded
The Braddyll arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Braddyll 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 Braddyll Family in England
The Braddyll family name is deeply rooted in the history of Lancashire, England, where the family established a significant presence by the early 17th century. Records confirm that members of the family were well-settled in the region by 1620, often associated with the manor of Brockholes near Preston. The name itself is thought to be locational in origin, likely derived from an old place name that described a specific hillside or clearing. Over the generations, the family became influential landowners and local administrators, playing an active role in the social and political life of the county. Their longevity in the area allowed them to build strong connections to the local landscape and community, securing their place in the historical narrative of Northwest England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Broad Hill
A wide or expansive elevated piece of land.
This name
BraddyllDerived from a topographical location describing someone who lived near a wide hill.
also spelled
Braddill
Braddille
Related arms
Elstonrecorded with Braddyll, same area
Winckleyrecorded with Braddyll, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Fishwick, Henry. The History of the Parish of Preston in Amounderness in the County of Lancaster. 1900
Lancashire Archives. DDX 1137: Records of the Braddyll family of Conishead Priory
Porter, John. History of the Fylde of Lancashire. 1876
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
