A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Colledge family of England.
Reg. 8935 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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. on a fesse ar. betw. three pomegranates leaved and stalked or, a snake nowed ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Colledge Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Colledge arms are recorded
The Colledge 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 Colledge 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 Colledge Family in England
The surname Colledge is a locational name that originated in England, likely describing someone who lived near a college or a community of scholars. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Colledge family were active participants in the social and economic life of this northern hub. During this era, York was a center for trade and religious administration, which provided many opportunities for families to settle and build their livelihoods. The name itself reflects the medieval practice of identifying people by their proximity to significant local landmarks. As the family grew, they became part of the long-standing history of the region, contributing to the local workforce and the development of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
collegium
A Latin term referring to a society, guild, or organized body.
This name
ColledgeAn occupational or habitational name for someone associated with a college or guild.
also spelled
College
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. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
