A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hazlerigg family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 3896 · Britain, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
leafHappiness and abundance
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 Hazlerigg Arms Were Recorded
Leicestershire
Map of Britain showing where the Hazlerigg arms are recorded
The Hazlerigg 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 Hazlerigg 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 Hazlerigg Family in Britain
The Hazlerigg family name is deeply rooted in the history of Leicestershire, where the family established a significant presence by the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that the family held land and influence in the region by 1622, particularly at Noseley Hall, which became their ancestral seat. The name itself is believed to be of locational origin, likely derived from an Old English term describing a ridge covered in hazel trees. Over the centuries, members of the family became deeply involved in local governance and national politics, often serving as high sheriffs or members of Parliament. Their long tenure in the English Midlands allowed them to build a lasting legacy as prominent landowners who shaped the social and agricultural landscape of the area for generations.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. a chev. betw. three hazel leaves vert”
LeicesterNoseley Hall · Leicester, c. 1620
Where the Hazlerigg Arms Were Recorded
Leicester
Map of England showing where the Hazlerigg arms are recorded
The Hazlerigg arms were recorded in Leicester, c. 1620.
Leicestershire was grazing country, and wool and cattle made steady money rather than spectacular fortunes. Steady money bought manors, and manors are what brought families into the registers.
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 Britain when the Hazlerigg 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 Leicester.
Origin & History of the Hazlerigg Family in England
The Hazlerigg family name traces its roots to the northern regions of England, where the family established itself long before moving south. By the early 17th century, the family had become well-entrenched in the social and political life of Leicestershire. Records confirm that members of the family were active residents of Leicester by 1620, holding significant influence within the local community. The name itself is thought to be locational in origin, likely derived from a place name describing a ridge covered in hazel trees. As the family grew in prominence, they became deeply involved in the complex political shifts of the era, often finding themselves at the center of national debates. Their presence in Leicester during this period reflects a broader pattern of families transitioning from regional landowners to figures of wider historical importance in English society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel-hrycg
Old English for hazel tree and ridge or back of a hill.
This name
HazleriggRefers to a person who lived near a ridge where hazel trees grew.
also spelled
Haslerigg
Hazelrigg
Hazlerig
Haselrigg
Haslerig
Related arms
Haselriggvariant spelling
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. Records of the Hazlerigg Family of Noseley Hall. Reference: DE 3329
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
leafHappiness and abundance
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
leafHappiness and abundance
