A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eggleton family of England.
Reg. 6249 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saracens head affronty coupedA crusade fought, and an enemy met in the field
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Vert three savages' heads affrontée erased ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Eggleton Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Eggleton arms are recorded
The Eggleton arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
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 Eggleton 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 Eggleton Family in England
The Eggleton surname is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for people who lived near a specific landmark or a small settlement. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Eggleton family were active residents during this period, a time when York served as a vital northern hub for trade and administration. Families with this name often worked in local crafts or agriculture, contributing to the steady growth of the city’s population. As the family moved and expanded throughout the following centuries, they carried this northern heritage with them, helping to preserve the name as a distinct part of English local history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eckel
A diminutive form of the Old German personal name Eckhard.
This name
EggletonDerived from a patronymic indicating the son of Eckel, meaning brave or hardy edge.
also spelled
Eggletun
Eggleten
Eggletoun
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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saracens head affronty coupedA crusade fought, and an enemy met in the field
saracens head affronty coupedA crusade fought, and an enemy met in the field
