The Beckett Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Beckett
Beckett is a historic English locational and topographic surname derived from the Old English bec-heafod, meaning "head of the stream," or from ancient manorial villages in Berkshire and Devon. The surname achieved immense historical prominence in the 12th century through Saint Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. Following the Norman Conquest, the lineage established influential seats across Norfolk, Yorkshire, and Ireland, recorded in early medieval administrative rolls including the 1175 Pipe Rolls of Kent and the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.
The symbolism of the Beckett coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Beckett coat of arms features a per chevron division in gold and red, charged with three lions' heads erased—two red heads on the gold upper field and one gold head on the red lower field. In heraldic art, the gold represents generosity and elevation of mind, while the red signifies martial courage and valour. The lion's head is a revered emblem of heroism and leadership. Positioned atop the helm, the crest features a black raven, symbolising sharp intellect and divine providence. This armorial layout is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Beckett of Leeds and Yorkshire.
Historical figures
Saint Thomas Becket (1118–1170): Archbishop of Canterbury and venerated martyr whose shrine became one of Europe's greatest pilgrimage destinations.
Samuel Beckett (1906–1989): Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright, novelist, and poet best known for his landmark work Waiting for Godot.
Margaret Beckett (b. 1943): British politician who served as Foreign Secretary and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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