A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dymoke family of England.
Reg. 5174 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Sa. two lions pass. ar. crowned or”
LincolnScrivelsby · Lincoln, c. 1620
Where the Dymoke Arms Were Recorded
Lincoln
Map of England showing where the Dymoke arms are recorded
The Dymoke arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Dymoke 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Dymoke Family in England
The Dymoke family name is deeply rooted in the history of Lincolnshire, with records confirming their presence in the city of Lincoln as early as 1620. The name itself is thought to be of locative origin, likely derived from the village of Dimock in Gloucestershire. Over several centuries, members of the family established themselves as prominent figures within the local community and the wider region. By the early seventeenth century, the Dymokes were well-integrated into the social and economic life of Lincoln, participating in the city's trade and civic governance. Their long-standing residence in the area suggests a family that valued stability and local influence, helping them endure through the shifting political landscapes of the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dimock
A settlement or valley belonging to a person named Dymma.
This name
DymokeDerived from a locational surname referring to a place in Gloucestershire.
also spelled
Dymock
Dymocke
Related arms
Dymockvariant spelling
Dymockevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Larken, Arthur Staunton. Lincolnshire Pedigrees. 1902
Maddison, Arthur Roland. Lincolnshire Wills. 1888
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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