A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fadely family of England.
Reg. 7975 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ar. on a fesse gu. three martlets or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Fadely Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Fadely arms are recorded
The Fadely 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 Fadely 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 Fadely Family in England
The history of the Fadely name is rooted in the social and economic landscape of seventeenth-century England. Records confirm that members of the family were established in the historic city of York by 1620, a time when the region was a center for trade and religious transition. During this period, families often derived their surnames from their specific occupations, geographic landmarks, or personal traits, suggesting that the name Fadely likely evolved from a local dialect or a descriptive term used by neighbors to identify the household. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, participating in the daily life of a city known for its ancient Roman walls and medieval architecture. By settling in such a prominent northern hub, the early Fadely ancestors were positioned within a community that valued craftsmanship and civic engagement, helping to anchor the family name in English history long before later generations migrated across the Atlantic.
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
