Agnew Coat of Arms

Agneaux de l’Isle, an early member of the Agnew family, bore a heraldic shield that featured “Three Holy Lambs” on an azure background, symbolizing peace and nobility. This emblem reflected the family’s origins and their initial peaceful stature. However, as the family’s role expanded to include more military engagements and territorial conquests, their coat of arms underwent significant changes to better represent their martial reputation.

The descendants of Agneaux de l’Isle later adopted a new heraldic bearing that included “two bars vert on a golden shield surrounded by an orle of martlets,” moving away from the peaceful Holy Lamb to symbols more befitting their warrior status. Additionally, Agneaux, Lord of Alencourt, incorporated “three crescent gules on a shield of gold” into his coat of arms, indicating the family’s distinguished service against infidels and their adventures overseas. The Agnew’s connection to Ireland was solidified with the inclusion of the “sinister hand of Ulster” in their coat of arms, commemorating their land awards and participation in the conquest of Ulster.