A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ellerton family of Wales.
Reg. 2620 · Welsh, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. a chev. betw. three bucks' heads sa”
Walesc. 1647
Where the Ellerton Arms Were Recorded
Denbigh
Map of Wales showing where the Ellerton arms are recorded
The Ellerton arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat of 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Ellerton arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Wales.
Origin & History of the Ellerton Family in Wales
The surname Ellerton is a locative name, which means it originally described the place where a family lived. It is derived from Old English words meaning a farmstead or settlement where elder trees grew. While the name has roots in northern England, historical records confirm that members of the Ellerton family were established in the town of Denbigh by 1647. During this period, Denbigh was a significant market town in North Wales with a history shaped by its medieval castle and regional trade. Families living in the area at this time were often involved in local commerce or agriculture, and the presence of the Ellerton name suggests they were integrated into the social and economic life of the town during the mid-seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aethelheard
Old English elements meaning noble and hardy or brave.
This name
EllertonDerived from a place name meaning the settlement belonging to Aethelheard.
also spelled
Ellertoun
Related arms
Elertonsimilar arms
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Library of Wales, Records of the Borough of Denbigh
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
