A demi-lion rampant Gules, charged on the shoulder with a cross patriarchal fitchée between two mullets Argent

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Surnames Associated with this Crest:

• Beamish
• Bernard-Beamish
• Somerville

Crest Symbolism:

This crest features a demi-lion rampant, a heraldic symbol widely recognized as representing dauntless courage, strength, and valor. The lion is blazoned as Gules (red), a colour traditionally associated with military fortitude and magnanimity. On the lion's shoulder rests a Cross Patriarchal fitchée; the double-barred Patriarchal cross often denotes strong Christian faith or ecclesiastical authority, while the "fitchée" or pointed base symbolizes the cross of a crusader or pilgrim, sharpened to be easily fixed into the ground for daily devotion during travel. Flanking the cross are two mullets (five-pointed stars), which generally signify divine quality, virtue, and learning. These charges are Argent (silver or white), representing peace and sincerity.

("Plate 10 and Crest 5" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)