Arch (Period)

Triumphal arch (Acceptable)

An arch is an edifice consisting of a stone semi-circle set atop pillars.  It is a period charge, found in the canting arms of Arches, c.1295 [ANA2 11].  The default form is with a single arch, as in the illustration, but double and triple arches are also possible:  the double arch supported by three pillars, the triple arch atop four pillars, &c.

In Society armory, an “arch stooped” has the pillars resting on a plinth; a “pointed arch” has an ogive-shaped archway.  Society armory also has the “triumphal arch”, a monument erected by the Imperial Romans.  For related charges, see dolmen, torii.

The Ministry of Arts & Sciences bears:  Azure, a candle enflamed within an arch stooped argent.

Iestyn o’r Wlad Bell bears:  Barry and per pale azure and Or, a triangle argent masoned sable within an arch argent.

Mathghamhain MacCionaoith bears as a badge:  Azure, in pale a triumphal arch embattled to chief and a wolf’s head erased and sinister-facing argent.

Simon de Okewode bears:  Or, a pointed arch sable between three oak leaves vert.