A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dodwell family of Ireland.
Reg. 2781 · Irish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. two bars per pale indented az. and gu. in chief three pellets”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Dodwell Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Dodwell arms are recorded
The Dodwell 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 Ireland when the Dodwell 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 Dodwell Family in Ireland
The surname Dodwell is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name, likely derived from a place name meaning a spring or stream belonging to a person named Dod. By the mid-seventeenth century, members of the family had established a notable presence in Ireland, particularly in Dublin by 1645. During this period, the family became integrated into the social and administrative fabric of the city, often appearing in legal and land records as the family expanded its influence. These early settlers were part of a broader movement of families who moved between England and Ireland during a time of significant political transition. Their presence in Dublin during the 1640s highlights the family's involvement in the urban development and professional life of the capital during a century defined by major historical shifts.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dudda
An Old English personal name derived from a word meaning round.
This name
DodwellA locative surname originating from a well associated with a person named Dudda.
also spelled
Dodwill
Dodwall
Related arms
Ormerecorded with Dodwell, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland, 1985
National Archives of Ireland, Civil Survey of the County of Dublin, 1654–1656
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
