Map of England showing where the Eggleston arms are recorded
The Eggleston arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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 Eggleston 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 Lancaster.
Origin & History of the Eggleston Family in England
The surname Eggleston is of locational origin, meaning it was first used to identify people who lived in a specific place called Eggleston. This village is located in the historic county of Durham in Northern England. The name itself comes from Old English roots, combining the name of an early settler with the word "tun," which meant a farmstead or a village. By the early 17th century, members of the family had established themselves in other parts of England, including Lancaster. Records show that individuals bearing the name were living in the Lancaster area by 1620, which was a time of significant movement for many English families. These early ancestors were likely farmers or tradespeople who helped shape the local community during the reign of King James I. Over time, the family name spread as descendants moved to new regions and eventually across the Atlantic to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ecglaf
Old English personal name meaning edge or sword remnant.
This name
EgglestonDerived from a place name meaning the farmstead or settlement belonging to Ecglaf.
also spelled
Eglinton
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names. 1960
Mills, Anthony David. A Dictionary of English Place-Names. 1991
Lancashire Archives. Bishop's Transcripts for the Parish of Lancaster. 1620
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