Agnew Clan Infomation
Crest: An eagle issuant and reguardant, Proper
Motto: Consilio non impetu (By wisdom not by force)
Lands: Wigtownshire and Galloway
Region: Lowlands
Historic Seat: Lochnaw Castle
Clan Chief: Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt.
Septs of Clan Agnew The following names are considered septs or associated names of Clan Agnew: Agneli, Agnex, Aignell, Aggnew, Agnewe, Agnew, Agneaux, Aygnel, Angnew, Slavan Agnew is also associated with Clan Douglas. It was considered a sept of Clan Douglas. During the 15th century, the Clan Agnew rose to power under the influential Clan Douglas. The Agnews of Galloway initially benefited when the Clan Douglas fell out of favour with the monarch. However this brought them into conflict with the Clan Mackie and Clan MacLellan.Clan Agnew History
the ancestry of the name agnew is not unusual in that it appears to have [...]
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