A lion passant proper
A lion passant proper
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Surnames Associated with this Crest:
- Adamson
- Athy
- Auncell
- Barough
- Barrow
- Beaton
- Beaumont
- Beton
- Betton
- Betune
- Blount
- Booth
- Boothe
- Bramhall
- Brant
- Brett
- Brooks
- Broomhall
- Brown
- Bruce
- Bryden
- Burroughs
- Cape
- Carew
- Casborne
- Catesby
- Cattesbye
- Clement
- Coakley
- Collick
- Compton
- Copeland
- Coryton
- Coxhead
- Creston
- Crispie
- Delme
- Delmie
- Depham
- Dongan
- Duncan
- Dungan
- Dymoke
- Escot
- Esscot
- Evans
- Farofeld
- Fitzpaine
- Flinn
- Forward
- Fowkes
- Garrett
- Gaury
- Goble
- Goode
- Gore-Booth
- Gresley
- Gresque
- Griffith
- Gyssinge
- Haggerston
- Halkett
- Harvey
- Hatcliffe
- Holbeach
- Holbech
- Homan-Mulock
- Hustwick
- Kelton
- Ketland
- King
- Leith-Buchanan
- Lemon
- Leston
- Lloyd
- Loterel
- M'Clintock
- M'Lintock
- Maddock
- Maurice
- Nettleship
- Nicholas
- Noble
- Norcliffe
- North
- Norway
- Ogston
- Orr
- Palmer
- Paynell
- Phitton
- Rawstorne
- Rishton
- Rome
- Sheath
- Shelton
- Slator
- Slingsby
- Staple
- Staunton
- Sterling
- Stirling
- Strange
- Strangewayes
- Strangeways
- Strangewicke
- Strangways
- Sulyard
- Surtees
- Swainston
- Tate
- Taylor
- Turner
- Underwood
- Urswicke
- Walpole
- Webb
- Wilde
- Yenn
Crest Symbolism:
The central figure of this crest is the lion, historically considered the king of beasts and a quintessential symbol of undying courage, strength, and valour in heraldry. The lion is depicted "passant," meaning it is walking with the right forepaw raised; this position signifies a steady, resolute forward movement and is often associated with a warrior's prudent yet determined nature. The animal is blazoned as "proper," indicating it is shown in its natural colours rather than stylized heraldic tinctures. It stands upon a torse (or heraldic wreath), which represents the twisted strands of silk or fabric used to secure the mantling to a knight's helmet, symbolizing dignity and chivalric service.
("Plate 6 Crest 2" Fairbairn, J. (1905). Fairbairn’s book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland)
