Burton Family Crest framed artprint

The Burton 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 Burton

Burton is an ancient English locational surname derived from any of the numerous settlements named Burton across Britain (from the Old English burh-tun, meaning a fortified manor, enclosure, or town). Established across Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire following the 1066 Norman Conquest, families holding these manorial estates adopted the surname throughout the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire (Geoffrey de Burton).

The symbolism of the Burton coat of arms

Dignified and protective, the Burton coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad gold horizontal band (fess) set between three gold dogs' (talbots') heads erased. In classical heraldry, the deep blue shield denotes truth and loyalty, while the gold horizontal band symbolises a knightly belt of military honour and command. The three gold talbot dogs' heads represent unyielding loyalty, keen watchfulness, and courage. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a green oak tree with golden acorns. Below, the motto scroll displays Lux vitae, translating to "Light of life." Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Burton of Lindley and Staverton.

Historical figures

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890): Legendary English explorer, writer, scholar, and diplomat who translated One Thousand and One Nights.
Richard Burton (1925–1984): World-renowned Welsh actor celebrated for his commanding voice and legendary Shakespearean and Hollywood performances.
Tim Burton (b. 1958): Iconic American filmmaker, director, and artist known for his visually distinct gothic fantasy films.

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.