Thursday, 30 April 2026

Shropshire's Punning Heraldry - Brooke

 Fitting easily into the first division is the crest of Brooke of Claverley, Madeley, Church Stretton, &c., which naturally is a brock. 


Brooke of Claverley, Madeley, Church Stretton, &c. 

Arms: Chequy Argent and Sable (Visitations).

Crest: On a mount Vert a brock Proper.

(Visitations 1623 and Edmonson)



The arms of Brooke of Claverley, Madeley, Church Stretton, &c. 


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