de Vesci

The de Vesci family held lands in England, Ireland, Saluzzo in Piedmont and in Sicily.

William de Vesci was one of the competitors for the Crown of Scotland, upon the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway in 1290.

Ivo de Vesci obtained lands and the lordship of Alnwick in Northumberland from King William II of England.

His heiress Beatrix de Vesci married Eustace fitz John, with their child William taking his mother's name.

However he quarrelled fiercely with Sir John FitzThomas, Lord Offaly and surrendered the lands in 1297 to the crown.

Modern coat of arms of de Vesci. Or, a cross sable
Ancient coat of arms of de Vesci. Gules, a cross flory argent