Map of England showing where the Norbury arms are recorded
The Norbury arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families 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 Norbury 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 Chester.
Origin & History of the Norbury Family in England
The surname Norbury is a locational name that originated from a place in Cheshire, England. It is derived from the Old English words "north" and "burh," which together mean a northern fortified town or manor. By the early 17th century, members of the Norbury family had established a firm presence in the city of Chester. During this period, Chester served as a vital hub for trade and regional administration, placing the family at the center of local life. As the name spread from its original rural roots to the bustling streets of the city, it became a recognized part of the local community. These early residents were likely involved in the merchant guilds or local governance that defined life in Chester during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
North burh
Northern fortified settlement or town
This name
NorburyRefers to someone who lived at or near a northern fortified manor or town.
also spelled
Norbery
Norberie
Related arms
Norberyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ekwall, Eilert, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names, 1960
Mills, Anthony David, A Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1991
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Chester City Parish Registers, 1620
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