Weekes Family Crest framed artprint

Celebrate your family heritage with a gift that will be genuinely cherished – the Weekes Family Crest framed and printed on museum-quality matte paper. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Symbolism of the Weekes Crest

The Weekes coat of arms is traditionally depicted as an ermine field charged with three black battle axes. In heraldic tradition, ermine symbolizes dignity and honour, while black conveys constancy, wisdom, and steadfast resolve. The battle axe, a powerful martial symbol, represents courage, readiness, and a family heritage intertwined with service or defence, making this crest a meaningful emblem of strength and legacy.

Origin of the Weekes name

The surname Weekes is of English origin, commonly linked to the Old English term wic, meaning an outlying settlement, farmstead, or dairy farm. Historical records show variations like Weeks and Weekes, reflecting regional and temporal differences. The name is firmly rooted in areas such as Devon and Sussex, where distinct family branches thrived. Notably, Francis Weekes of Devon is associated with an early 17th-century coat of arms featuring three black battle axes, highlighting the family's heraldic tradition.

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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details

• Printed with water-based inks.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame sourced from renewable forests.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Acrylite front protector for durability and clarity.
• Hanging hardware included for easy display.

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.