A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baynard family of England.
Reg. 0027 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
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)
“Sa. on a fesse betw. two chev. or, three birds of the field beaked and legged gu”
NorfolkStukey · Norfolk, c. 1620
Where the Baynard Arms Were Recorded
Norfolk
Map of England showing where the Baynard arms are recorded
The Baynard arms were recorded in Norfolk, c. 1620.
Norfolk grew rich on wool and grain, and its wealth was spread among many middling families rather than a few great ones. Households of that kind bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Baynard 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 Norfolk.
Origin & History of the Baynard Family in England
The Baynard family name has deep roots in English history, with records confirming their presence in the county of Norfolk by the early seventeenth century. The name itself is believed to be of Norman origin, likely derived from a nickname or a descriptive term brought to England following the events of 1066. By 1620, members of the family were well-established as landowners and local figures within the Norfolk region. During this period, families like the Baynards often played active roles in the agricultural and social life of their parishes. Their movement through history reflects the broader patterns of English settlement, where families maintained strong ties to their home counties for generations. By studying these early Norfolk records, we gain a clearer picture of how the Baynard name became a permanent part of the local landscape long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bainardus
A Germanic personal name derived from elements meaning bold and strong.
This name
BaynardAn occupational or habitational surname likely denoting a bold or courageous individual.
also spelled
Baynar
Bainard
Related arms
Bainardvariant spelling
Baynar, or Bainervariant spelling
Beynardvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blomefield, Francis. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. 1739
Norfolk Record Office. Parish registers for the county of Norfolk. 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
