Category: plate7

an anchor in pale

The crest on Plate 7, Image 2 (Pl. 7. cr. 2.) is described as an anchor in pale, sometimes cabled (with a rope), proper.

Surnames:

  • Allaway (England)an anchor in pale, sometimes cabled (with a rope), proper
  • Alloway (England)
  • Brages (London)
  • Bruges (London)
  • Brunton (England)
  • Catesnelboge (England)
  • Coats (Glasgow)
  • Crack (Edinburgh)
  • Edinburgh (City of) (Scotland)
  • Gillespie (Newton)
  • Gray (Scotland)
  • Grieve (Edinburgh)
  • Groet (Scotland)
  • Hepburn (Keith)
  • Hitching (England)
  • Kinnear (Edinburgh)
  • Longland’s (Scotland)
  • Ormistone (Kelso)
  • Pitcairn (Pitlour)
  • Rait (Halgreen)
  • Roberton (Earnock)
  • Roberton (Bedlay)
  • Smith (Glasswall)
  • Smith (Camno)
  • Smith (Gothenburg)
  • Spence (Shetland)
  • Stainforth (England)
  • Steedman (Scotland)

Symbolism of the Crest Anchor: The anchor is a preeminent symbol of hope, steadfastness, and security. In a spiritual context, it represents salvation and a firm faith that holds steady during the storms of life. In a secular or heraldic sense, it often denotes naval service, maritime trade, or a family that remains stable and grounded. When depicted cabled (with a rope), it emphasizes the strength of the bond holding the vessel or family secure.

General Symbolic Meanings The anchor serves as a powerful reminder to hold fast to one’s values, faith, or duties during turbulent times. It suggests a person or lineage that is reliable, composed, and perhaps has a history of succoring others or navigating difficult waters, whether literal (seafaring) or metaphorical (overcoming adversity).

a mountain (or hill) in flames (or burning), proper

The crest on Plate 7, Image 1 (Pl. 7. cr. 1.) is described as a mountain (or hill) in flames (or burning), proper.

Surnames Associated with This Crest A burning hill, proper

  • Chevnquer (England)
  • Creverquere (England)
  • Grand (Dalehapel)
  • Grant (Aucherenich)
  • Grant (Scotland)
  • Grant (Grant)
  • Grant (Feuchie)
  • Kirkpatrick
  • M’Kenzie (Fairburn)
  • M’Kinald (Kintyre)

Symbolism of the Crest

Mountain/Hill: Represents steadfastness, constancy, and an elevated spirit or ambition; it is a symbol of firmness and immovability. Flames/Fire: Signifies zeal, intense passion, spiritual purification, and martial ardor; when combined as a burning mountain, it often alludes to a beacon of warning or a rallying point for the clan (specifically associated with the Clan Grant’s gathering place, Craigellachie), indicating readiness and the ability to withstand the heat of conflict.

General Symbolic Meaning

The image of the burning mountain suggests a family or clan that serves as a pillar of strength and a rallying point for others. It implies a nature that is both solid and immovable in its principles, yet passionate and fierce in its defense or pursuit of goals. It speaks to a legacy of endurance, signaling danger to enemies while providing a beacon of hope and gathering for allies.