A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Heathfield family of Ireland.
Reg. 6986 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
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. three garbs ar”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Heathfield Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Heathfield arms are recorded
The Heathfield arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Heathfield arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Heathfield Family in Ireland
The surname Heathfield is a locational name, meaning it was originally taken from a specific place rather than a family trade or personal trait. It is derived from Old English words that describe an open area of land covered in heather or shrubs. While the name originated in England, members of the family were firmly established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, Ireland was undergoing significant political and social upheaval, and families like the Heathfields often moved across the Irish Sea due to military service, trade opportunities, or land grants. By settling in Dublin during the mid-seventeenth century, these early ancestors became part of a growing community of English settlers who helped shape the administrative and commercial life of the city during a time of great transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haethfeld
Old English words for heather and an open land area.
This name
HeathfieldRefers to a person who lived near a field covered in heather.
also spelled
Hethfield
Heathfeild
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland. Civil Survey of the County of Dublin. 1654
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 1991
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wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
