A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gardell family of England.
Reg. 3281 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. a chev. engr. betw. three fleurs-de-lis ar”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Gardell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Gardell arms are recorded
The Gardell 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 Gardell 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 Gardell Family in England
The surname Gardell has roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century, with documented evidence placing family members in the historic city of York by 1620. During this period, York was a bustling center of trade and religious transition, and families residing there were often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. The name itself likely evolved from regional dialects or occupational descriptions common in Northern England at the time. As the family established themselves in the city, they became part of the local social fabric, navigating the significant political and economic shifts that defined life in England during the reign of King James I. By settling in a major urban hub like York, the early Gardells were positioned within a vibrant community that left behind detailed parish records and civic documents, which serve as the primary window into their daily lives and contributions to the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gard
An enclosure or protected yard area.
This name
GardellA dweller at or near a protected garden or enclosed yard.
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward, History, Directory, and Gazetteer of the County of York, 1822
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620–1650
Palliser, David M., Tudor York, 1979
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
