A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Dyrton family of England.
Reg. 7617 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
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)
“Per pale sa. and ar. a chev. counterchanged”
YorkYork, c. 1620
Where the Dyrton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Dyrton arms are recorded
The Dyrton arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
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 Dyrton 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 York.
Origin & History of the Dyrton Family in England
The family name Dyrton is deeply rooted in the historic city of York, where records confirm members of the family were living as early as 1620. During the seventeenth century, York served as a bustling center for trade and religious life in Northern England, and the Dyrtons were part of the local community during this period of significant social change. The name itself likely originated as a locative surname, which was a common practice at the time to identify individuals by the specific town or district where they resided. By settling in a major urban hub like York, the early Dyrtons were positioned within a region known for its strong craft guilds and merchant networks. This suggests that the family likely participated in the local economy, contributing to the growth and stability of the city during the Stuart era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Deor-tun
Old English for animal or deer and an enclosed settlement or farm.
This name
DyrtonRefers to a farmstead or enclosure associated with a deer or wild animal.
also spelled
Dirton
Dyrtonne
Related arms
Dirtonvariant 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
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, SP 14
York City Archives, York House Books, B 34
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
