A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edmundson family of England.
Reg. 8315 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a pale wavy erm. betw. six escallops or”
YorkYork, c. 1620
Where the Edmundson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edmundson arms are recorded
The Edmundson 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 Edmundson 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 Edmundson Family in England
The surname Edmundson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of a man named Edmund. The name Edmund itself comes from Old English roots meaning wealthy protector. By the early 17th century, the family had established a clear presence in the city of York, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Edmundson family were living and working within this historic northern hub during a time of significant social change. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, likely participating in the trade guilds and civic life that defined the city during the Stuart period. Over time, the name spread from these northern roots as family members moved to different regions, carrying the history of their ancestors with them.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadmund
Old English elements meaning wealthy protector or prosperous guardian.
This name
EdmundsonPatronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Edmund.
also spelled
Edmundson
Edmondeson
Edmundeson
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Account Rolls, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
