A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barne family of England.
Reg. 1685 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. on a chev. engr. az. betw. three Cornish choughs sa. three trefoils or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1568
Where the Barne Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Barne arms are recorded
The Barne arms were recorded in London, c. 1568.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Barne 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 Barne Family in England
The surname Barne is rooted in early English history, with records confirming that members of the family were well-established in London by 1568. The name likely originated as a descriptive term, potentially referring to someone who lived near a barn or worked as a farm laborer. During the sixteenth century, London was a rapidly growing center of trade and commerce, which attracted ambitious families looking to build their fortunes. Historical documents from this period show that the Barne family became deeply involved in the city's civic life and international merchant networks. By settling in the capital, they transitioned from their rural origins into the influential world of London’s merchant class, helping to shape the city's economic landscape during the Elizabethan era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Beorn
Old English word meaning warrior or bear.
This name
BarneA habitational name for someone who lived near a barn or a descendant of a warrior.
also spelled
Barns
Related arms
Barnsvariant spelling
Burridgerecorded with Barne, same area
Diamondrecorded with Barne, same area
Dunsfordrecorded with Barne, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Archer, Ian W., The Pursuit of Stability: Social Relations in Elizabethan London, 1991
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic: Elizabeth I, SP 12
London Metropolitan Archives, Corporation of London Records Office: Repertories of the Court of Aldermen, COL/CA/01
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
