A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brickley family of England.
Reg. 6440 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 chev. betw. three martlets sa. a chief engr. vert”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Brickley Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Brickley arms are recorded
The Brickley 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 Brickley 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 Brickley Family in England
The surname Brickley is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, where it likely originated as a locational name. It is believed to describe someone who lived near a clearing or a meadow, specifically one associated with brick-making or a similar trade. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Brickley family were well-established in the historic city of York. During this period, York served as a vital northern hub for commerce and religion, suggesting that early ancestors were likely involved in the city’s active guild systems or local agricultural trade. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Yorkshire, contributing to the development of the region during a time of significant transition in English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brycg-leah
Old English for bridge and woodland clearing or meadow.
This name
BrickleyRefers to a person who lived near a bridge located by a forest clearing.
also spelled
Brickly
Bryckley
Bryckly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
