of Buckrose. "Langton Hall, is a handsome mansion, the seat of Lieut.-Col. Norcliffe, who is lord of the manor, and chief proprietor of the soil."
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Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 170 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Norcliffe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Northcliffe who settled in Baltimore in 1820.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Sine maculâ
Motto Translation: Without spot