A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gaskill family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Erm. three bars vert”
The Gaskill arms were recorded in Lancaster, c. 1620.
Lancashire was divided among a great many small landed families, more than most northern counties. Estates were passed down whole rather than split up, so the same names hold the same ground for centuries in the records.
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.
Reigning in England when the Gaskill arms are first recorded.
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.
The Gaskill family name has deep roots in the northern regions of England, particularly within the county of Lancashire. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the Lancaster area. The name itself is thought to be locational in origin, likely derived from a specific place or settlement known as Gaskill. During the seventeenth century, families in this part of England were often tied to the land through farming or local trades. As the family grew, some members moved into the bustling town centers to work as merchants or skilled craftsmen. This period was a time of significant social change in England, and the Gaskill family was part of the steady population that helped shape the local identity of the Lancashire region.
Old Norse for a shelter or hut in a valley.
