A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dagley family of England.
Reg. 4649 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Paly of six ar., gu., or, sa., as the first, and az., a chief erm”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Dagley Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dagley arms are recorded
The Dagley 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 Dagley 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 Dagley Family in England
The Dagley name is rooted in the history of Northern England, with significant records placing the family in the city of York by the early seventeenth century. Researchers believe the name likely originated as a locative surname, which means it was used to identify people based on the specific village or district where they lived. In the dialect of the time, the name may have evolved from a combination of Old English words describing a damp or low-lying meadow. By 1620, the Dagley family had established a presence in York, a city that served as a vital hub for trade and administration during the reign of King James I. Living in such a prominent urban center suggests that early members of the family were likely involved in the skilled trades or the merchant guilds that defined the local economy. These early ancestors helped build the foundation for the family name, which gradually spread from these northern roots to other parts of the country over the following generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dagg
An Old Norse personal name derived from the word for day.
This name
DagleyA locative surname referring to a clearing or meadow associated with a person named Dagg.
also spelled
Dagleigh
Dagly
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
The National Archives, York City Archives: House Books, 1620
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
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