A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haliwell family of England.
Reg. 0427 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, on a bend gu. three goats pass. ar. armed or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Haliwell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Haliwell arms are recorded
The Haliwell 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 Haliwell 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 Haliwell Family in England
The surname Haliwell is a locational name that originated in England, derived from the Old English words for holy and well or spring. Families bearing this name likely took it from one of the many places across the country known as Haliwell, where a sacred or medicinal spring was once located. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of York. Records confirm that members of the Haliwell family were living there by 1620, a time when York was a busy center for trade and religious life. During this period, families often moved to such cities to pursue work in the wool trade or other growing industries. These early residents helped build the foundation for the name in Northern England, where it remained common for many generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Halig-wielle
Old English terms for holy and a spring or stream.
This name
HaliwellRefers to someone who lived near a sacred or holy well or spring.
also spelled
Haliwell
Hallowell
Halywell
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, 1997
Mills, A.D., A Dictionary of British Place-Names, 2011
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
