The Shelton 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 Shelton
Shelton (de Shelton) is an ancient English grandee noble surname derived from place names such as Shelton in Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, and Bedfordshire (derived from Old English scelf, meaning "shelf/slope," and tun, meaning "settlement" or "manor"). Originating during the Saxon and Norman eras, the House of Shelton held premier standing at Shelton Hall in Norfolk. Playing a major role in Tudor royal history, members served as High Sheriffs, Parliamentarians, and governesses to the royal court.
The symbolism of the Shelton coat of arms
Visually bold and chivalric, the Shelton coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad central golden cross. In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and unyielding faith, while the broad golden cross represents unyielding Christian devotion, chivalric honor, generosity, and steadfast defense of domain. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red lion walking (lion passant) standing upon a red and silver velvet cap of maintenance (chapeau), serving as an iconic emblem of supreme bravery, royal favor, and vigilant protection of family territory. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Norfolk and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Sir Ralph Shelton (15th Century): High Sheriff of Norfolk and builder of historic Shelton Hall.
Lady Anne Shelton (1475–1555): English noblewoman, aunt to Queen Anne Boleyn, and official governess to Princess Mary Tudor.
Sir John Shelton (16th Century): High Sheriff, landed gentleman, and courtier to King Henry VIII.
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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