Clan Melville
Basic Info.
Melville Clan Crest
Melville
Crest: A ratch-hound’s head erased Proper, collared Gules
Motto: Denique Coelum (Heaven at Last)
Origin of Name: Place name, France
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan
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Clan History
Melville Castle
Melville History
The name Melville originates from Normandy, where Guillaume de Maleville was a companion of William, Duke of Normandy. Guillaume fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
The family settled in Scotland during the reign of David I, where they were granted lands in Midlothian.
Clan Lands
Melville Lands
Melville Map – from Gill Humphrys’ Clan Map of Scotland
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Clan Melville Posts
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