A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baine family of England.
Reg. 0977 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Az. a fesse crenellée or, betw. three martlets ar”
ChesterChester, c. 1620
Where the Baine Arms Were Recorded
Chester
Map of England showing where the Baine arms are recorded
The Baine arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Baine arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Chester.
Origin & History of the Baine Family in England
The surname Baine has deep roots tied to the northern regions of England, particularly within the historic city of Chester. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Baine family were already established residents in this area. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive nickname, often derived from the Old Norse word "beinn," which translates to straight or fair. In medieval times, such names were frequently given to individuals who were known for their upright character or physical stature. As families settled into urban centers like Chester, the name became a permanent identifier passed down through generations. These early Baines were part of the growing merchant and artisan classes that helped shape the local economy and social structure of the city during the seventeenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bana
Old Norse word meaning a slayer or a killer.
This name
BaineA topographic name for someone living near a spur of land or a nickname for a slayer.
also spelled
Bayne
Baynes
Related arms
Banevariant spelling
Baynevariant spelling
Baynesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Bishop's Transcripts for the Diocese of Chester, 1620
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
