A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Rehill family of England.
Reg. 2624 · English, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 chev. betw. two crosses pattée fitchée in chief az. and in base, on waves of the sea, a ship in full sail ppr. three bees volant of the field”
EnglandLondon, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Rehill arms are recorded
The Rehill arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 Rehill 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 Rehill Family in England
The Rehill family name has roots that trace back to the bustling environment of seventeenth-century London. By the year 1620, members of the family were already established residents within the city, a time when London was a major center for trade and social change. During this period, the name was often recorded in parish registers as families navigated the complexities of urban life in England. These early ancestors likely worked in the skilled trades or merchant guilds that defined the city’s economy. As the family grew, their presence in official records suggests they were integrated into the local community, participating in the daily life of a growing capital. This early history reflects a family that was part of the foundational fabric of London during a transformative era in British history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Rehill
Derived from the Old English elements for ridge and hill.
This name
RehillA topographic name for someone who lived near a ridge or a prominent hill.
also spelled
Riley
Ryley
O'Reilly
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Dunstan in the East Parish Register, P69/DUN/A/001/MS07858
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, James I, SP 14/118
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cross symbolChristian faith and service
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
beeIndustry, order and tireless work
