A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dabridgecourt family of England.
Reg. 6375 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Erm. on three bars humettée gu. six escallops or, three, two, and one”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dabridgecourt Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dabridgecourt arms are recorded
The Dabridgecourt 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 Dabridgecourt 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 Dabridgecourt Family in England
The surname Dabridgecourt originates from a French locative name, likely referring to a specific bridge or crossing point near a court or manor. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Historical records confirm that individuals bearing this name were living in the area by 1620, a time when York served as a vital hub for trade and administration in Northern England. The family likely integrated into the local merchant or professional classes, as York was a common destination for families seeking stability and economic opportunity during the Stuart period. While the name carries roots that stretch back to continental Europe, the 1620 records highlight how the family successfully transitioned into the social fabric of English urban life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
de Bruggecourt
Derived from the Old French for of the bridge court or estate.
This name
DabridgecourtAn English locational surname originating from a family estate situated near a bridge.
also spelled
Dabridgcourt
Related arms
Dabridgcourtvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, Series Y/Prob
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escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
