A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Burgett family of England.
Reg. 7305 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 castle triple-towered, a chain extending in a festoon from the extremities and crossing the portal, all ppr”
EnglandLincoln's Inn, c. 1620
Where the Burgett Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Burgett arms are recorded
The Burgett arms were recorded in Lincoln's Inn, 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 Burgett 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 Burgett Family in England
The family name Burgett is believed to have roots in the northern regions of Europe, where it functioned as a descriptive surname for people living in or near a fortified town. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York, England. During this period, York was a major center for trade and religious life, which likely provided the family with opportunities to work as merchants or skilled craftsmen. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, eventually contributing to the development of the region through their roles in the community. Over the following generations, the name spread as family members moved across the country and eventually crossed the Atlantic to seek new opportunities in the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burg
A fortified place or a town protected by walls.
This name
BurgettA diminutive or variant form referring to someone who lived near a fortified town.
also spelled
Burgit
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
