A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Baynes family of England.
Reg. 8993 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
legStrength and swiftness
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Sa. a shin-bone in fesse, surmounted of another in pale ar. on a canton of the last a vulture ppr”
MiddlesexHarefield Place · Middlesex, c. 1620
Where the Baynes Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Baynes arms are recorded
The Baynes arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Baynes 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Baynes Family in England
The surname Baynes is a topographical name that originated in Northern England, likely derived from the Old Norse word "beinn," which means straight or direct. It was often used to describe someone who lived near a straight path or a narrow valley. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in Middlesex, which was a hub of legal and political activity near London. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Baynes family were active in this region during a time of significant social change in England. As the family grew, they became integrated into the administrative and professional life of the capital, moving away from their rural roots to participate in the expanding opportunities of the city. This transition reflects the broader movement of families who sought to improve their status through trade and government service during the early Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bain
A Middle English or Old Norse term meaning bone or white.
This name
BaynesA topographic name for someone who lived near a bone-colored or white stream.
also spelled
Baines
Banes
Bayns
Bain
Baine
Related arms
Bainvariant spelling
Bainevariant spelling
Bainesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers, 1620
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
legStrength and swiftness
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
legStrength and swiftness
falconOne eager and quick in pursuit
