A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Durley family of England.
Reg. 5199 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. six fleurs-de-lis ar. three, two, and one, within a bordure engr. or, pellettée”
EnglandLondon, c. 1709
Where the Durley Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Durley arms are recorded
The Durley arms were recorded in London, c. 1709.
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.
Anne of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
Anne of Great Britain
1707–1714
Reigning in England when the Durley 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 Durley Family in England
The surname Durley is rooted in the English landscape, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a specific clearing or meadow. By the early 18th century, records confirm that members of the Durley family were established in London, a city that served as a major hub for trade and social mobility during that era. Life in London in 1709 was defined by rapid growth and the expansion of the merchant class, providing new opportunities for families to settle and grow within the bustling urban environment. While the name remains relatively uncommon, its presence in the capital during this period suggests that early ancestors were part of the hardworking population that helped shape the city’s development. These early London residents likely worked in skilled trades or commerce, contributing to the local economy while establishing the family name in the historical record.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
deor leah
Old English for deer and a woodland clearing or meadow.
This name
DurleyDerived from a locational surname referring to a clearing inhabited by deer.
also spelled
Durleigh
Durly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, Church of England Parish Registers, 1538–1812
National Archives, The London Gazette, 1709
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
bordureA difference between branches of one family
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
