A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hazelrigg family of Britain.
Reg. 3242 · Britain, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. de sin., acc. de trois feuilles de noyer du même, les tiges en bas. C.: le buste d'un montagnard écossais, posé de profil, soutenu d'un chapeau de tournoi de gu., retr. d'herm. S.: à dextre un cerf au nat.; à sen. un dogue d'arg., coll. de gu. D.: PRO ARIS ET FOCIS.”
LeicestershireLeicestershire, c. 1622
Where the Hazelrigg Arms Were Recorded
Leicestershire
Map of Britain showing where the Hazelrigg arms are recorded
The Hazelrigg arms were recorded in Leicestershire, c. 1622.
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 Britain in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Britain when the Hazelrigg arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Leicestershire.
Origin & History of the Hazelrigg Family in Britain
The surname Hazelrigg originates from the northern regions of England and is derived from Old English words meaning a ridge covered in hazel trees. By the early seventeenth century, the family had firmly established itself in the county of Leicestershire. Records show that members of the family were living at Noseley Hall by 1622, which became a long-standing seat for their descendants. During this period, the family became deeply involved in local governance and national politics, often serving as high sheriffs or members of Parliament. Their presence in the East Midlands during the early 1600s highlights a transition from their northern roots to a position of significant influence within the landed gentry of central England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel-hrycg
Old English for hazel tree and ridge or back of a hill.
This name
HazelriggA topographic name denoting someone who lived near a ridge where hazel trees grew.
also spelled
Haslerigg
Hazelrigg
Hazlerig
Haselrigg
Haslerig
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Nichols, John, The History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester, 1795
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: James I, SP 14
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leafHappiness and abundance
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