A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Flegg family of England.
Reg. 3726 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale or and sa. a chev. counterchanged”
BerksBray · Berks, c. 1620
Where the Flegg Arms Were Recorded
Berks
Map of England showing where the Flegg arms are recorded
The Flegg arms were recorded in Berks, c. 1620.
Berkshire sat on the road west from London with the royal castle at Windsor in the middle of it. Court families bought estates within reach, and an estate near the court almost always came with 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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Flegg 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 Berks.
Origin & History of the Flegg Family in England
The surname Flegg is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, specifically originating from the district of Flegg in Norfolk. The name is topographical, meaning it was likely adopted by families who lived in or near this specific area, which is known for its low-lying, marshy terrain. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Berkshire, as evidenced by records from 1620. During this era, families often moved from their ancestral regions to seek new opportunities in growing trade centers or agricultural hubs. As the name migrated from the eastern coast to the inland counties, it became a marker of a lineage that transitioned from local landholders to established members of the regional community. This movement reflects the broader patterns of internal migration that shaped English society during the Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Flekk
Old Norse word meaning a spot, stain, or patch of land.
This name
FleggA topographic name for someone who lived on a specific patch of land or a spot.
also spelled
Fleggh
Related arms
Flegh, or FLIGHTvariant spelling
Cooperrecorded with Flegg, same area
Littellrecorded with Flegg, same area
Toddrecorded with Flegg, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Mills, A.D., A Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1998
Berkshire Record Office, Parish Registers of Berkshire, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
