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  Harbottle Coat of Arms / Harbottle Family CrestThe surname of HARBOTTLE was a locational name 'of Harbottle' a township in the parish of Hallystone, County Northumberland. Local surnames, by far the largest group, derived from a place name where the man held land or from the place from which he had come, or where he actually lived. These local surnames were originally preceded by a preposition such as "de", "atte", "by" or "in". The names may derive from a manor held, from working in a religious dwelling or from literally living by a wood or marsh or by a stream. The name was originally derived from the Old English word HYRABOTL. Early records of the name mention HIRBOTLE (without surname) who was recorded in 1220 in Northumberland, and HIREBOTEL (without surname) appears in 1279 in County Yorkshire. Following the Crusades in Europe a need was felt for a family name. This was recognized by those of noble blood, who realised the prestige and practical advantage it would add to their status. Other records of the name mention Richard de Herbotell, during the reign of Edward I (1272-1307). Ralph Harbotell and Cristina Warren were married in London in the year 1537. Surnames as we know them today were first assumed in Europe from the 11th to the 15th Century. They were not in use in England or in Scotland before the Norman Conquest, and were first found in the Domesday Book. The employment in the use of a second name was a custom that was first introduced from the Normans. They themselves had not long before adopted them. It became, in course of time, a mark of gentler blood, and it was deemed a disgrace for gentlemen to have but one single name, as the meaner sort had. It was not until the reign of Edward II (1307-1327) it became general practice amongst all people. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield and embroidered on his surcoat, the flowing and draped garment worn over the armour.The associated arms are recorded in Sir Bernard Burkes General Armory. Registered at Basingthorpe, County Lincoln and Eglinton, County Rutland. 1618. |
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