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College of Arms

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Date:	1484-
History:	The College of Arms is the official repository of the coats of arms and pedigrees of English, Welsh, Northern Irish and Commonwealth families and their descendants. Its records also include official copies of the records of Ulster King of Arms the originals of which remain in Dublin. From 1420 the Royal heralds had a common seal and acted in some ways like a corporation. In 1484 they were granted a charter of incorporation by Richard III.
Functions, occupations and activities:	Government (central)
References:	organisation's website; NCA rules
Name authority reference:	GB/NNAF/C287179