Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Beehive

See also: Beehive in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Beehive (1) §

The home formed by a colony of bees.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art Archives. Artist: Ian Raven of Tadcaster.

Beehive (2) §

Medieval beekeepers used inverted baskets called “skeps” to house their hives.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Beehive (3) §

Medieval beekeepers used inverted baskets called “skeps” to house their hives.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Beehive (4) §

Medieval beekeepers used inverted baskets called “skeps” to house their hives.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Wappenbuch der Arlberg-Bruderschaft. Artist: Vigil Raber. (Page 226.)

Beehive (5) §

Medieval beekeepers used inverted baskets called “skeps” to house their hives.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Beehive Beset By Bees §

Medieval beekeepers used inverted baskets called “skeps” to house their hives.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.