A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Shone family of England.
Reg. 0403 · English, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Sa. on a triangle voided ar. twelve torteaux”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Shone Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Shone arms are recorded
The Shone arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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 Shone 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 Shone Family in England
The surname Shone is rooted in the linguistic history of Northern England, particularly within the historic city of York. By the year 1620, records indicate that families bearing this name were already established residents of the region. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Middle English word "schone," which was a term used to describe someone who made or repaired footwear. During the seventeenth century, York was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship, and it is highly probable that early members of the Shone family were skilled artisans working within the city’s vibrant guild system. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the daily life and economic development of Yorkshire during a period of significant change in English history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schoene
Middle English word meaning beautiful or fair.
This name
ShoneA descriptive nickname for a handsome or attractive person.
Related arms
Barlowrecorded with Shone, same area
Brownrecorded with Shone, same area
Claytonrecorded with Shone, same area
Hardwickrecorded with Shone, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the County of York
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
triangleThe Trinity, and stability
