A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barentine family of England.
Reg. 0040 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Sa. an annulet or, betw. three eagles displ. ar”
EnglandLondon, c. 1398
Where the Barentine Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Barentine arms are recorded
The Barentine arms were recorded in London, c. 1398.
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.
Richard II of England
Sovereign of the period
Richard II of England
1377–1399
Reigning in England when the Barentine 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 England.
Origin & History of the Barentine Family in England
The Barentine family name carries a long history that traces back to the late Middle Ages in England. Records confirm that members of the family were established in London by 1398, a time when the city was a bustling center of trade and political influence. During this period, the family became deeply involved in the civic life of the capital. One notable figure, Drugo Barentine, served as the Lord Mayor of London twice during the early fifteenth century. His prominence suggests that the family held a respected position among the merchant class and played an active role in the governance of the city. Over the following generations, the family continued to maintain their presence in London and the surrounding regions, leaving a lasting mark on the historical records of the era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bernhard
Derived from Germanic elements meaning brave or hardy bear.
This name
BarentineA locational or patronymic surname originating from a descendant of someone named Bernard.
also spelled
Barentyne
Barentin
Related arms
Barrantinevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Beaven, Alfred P., The Aldermen of the City of London Temp. Henry III – 1912, 1908
The National Archives, Early Chancery Proceedings, C 1/6/216
Sharpe, Reginald R., Calendar of Letter-Books of the City of London: H, 1375–1399, 1907
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
ringFidelity, and a promise kept
