A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Brinklow family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 9309 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Per pale ar. and gu. barry of four, each charged with a leopard's face and fleur-de-lis, all counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Brinklow Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Brinklow arms are recorded
The Brinklow 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 Brinklow 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 Brinklow Family in England
The family name Brinklow is a topographical surname, which means it was originally used to describe the place where a person lived. The name is derived from the village of Brinklow in Warwickshire, which sits on a prominent hill that was once the site of a medieval motte-and-bailey castle. During the Middle Ages, people often adopted the name of their home village when they moved to a new town to find work or start a family. By the year 1620, records show that members of the Brinklow family had established a presence in the historic city of York. This suggests that the family had migrated north from the Midlands over several generations. Life in seventeenth-century York was centered around trade and the bustling merchant guilds, and families like the Brinklows likely integrated into the urban economy as skilled laborers or tradespeople during this period of English history.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Az. the sun in splendour ar. on a chief indented or, an eagle displ. sa”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Brinklow Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Brinklow arms are recorded
The Brinklow arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Brinklow arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Brinklow Family in Ireland
The history of the Brinklow family in Ireland is firmly rooted in the mid-seventeenth century, with records confirming their presence in Dublin as early as 1645. This period was a time of great upheaval in Ireland, as the country navigated the complex political and social shifts of the Cromwellian era. While the name itself is of English origin, likely derived from a place name meaning a grassy bank or ridge, those who settled in Dublin became part of the city’s growing merchant and administrative classes. By establishing themselves in the capital during this decade, the Brinklows were positioned at the center of Irish trade and governance. They likely integrated into the urban fabric of Dublin by participating in the local economy and civic life during a transformative century for the city. Their early settlement suggests they were part of the broader movement of families who relocated across the Irish Sea to seek new opportunities in a developing colonial landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Brink and Hlaw
Edge or bank and a hill or burial mound.
This name
BrinklowRefers to someone who lived near a hill or mound situated on a riverbank.
also spelled
Brinkloe
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names. 1960
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of British Surnames. 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York. York Diocesan Probate Records
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
