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Stag, star and mere: the heraldry of Stagmere

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Stagmere, a grand stone manor house with tall chimneys, reflected in the still water of its lake at sunset
The arms of Stagmere in black and gold: a stag beneath a star on a black shield, with a knight's helm, stag's-head crest and gold mantlingThe Stagmere crest roundelThe arms of Stagmere in blue and silver: a stag beneath a star on a blue shield, with a knight's helm, stag's-head crest and silver mantling
The arms of Stagmere: black and gold, the crest, and blue and silver

Stagmere's coat of arms is a story in symbols.

  • The stag: the deer of the old parkland, shown springing on the shields and at rest on the crest
  • The star: a guiding star above the stag, now the estate's emblem
  • The bulrushes and water: the mere, the still lake that gives Stagmere its name
  • The helm and mantling: the traditional crown of a full heraldic achievement, topped by a stag's head on a twisted wreath
  • Two liveries: black and gold, and blue and silver

Look out for the star when the house opens. Read the Stagmere guide.

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