diff --git a/frappe/custom/doctype/custom_field/custom_field.py b/frappe/custom/doctype/custom_field/custom_field.py
index 20da9ac0cc..bc325b654e 100644
--- a/frappe/custom/doctype/custom_field/custom_field.py
+++ b/frappe/custom/doctype/custom_field/custom_field.py
@@ -72,6 +72,11 @@ class CustomField(Document):
 			frappe.db.updatedb(self.dt)
 
 	def on_trash(self):
+		#check if Admin owned field
+		if self.owner == 'Administrator' and frappe.session.user != 'Administrator':
+			frappe.throw(_("Custom Field {0} is created by the Administrator and can only be deleted through the Administrator account.").format(
+					frappe.bold(self.label)))
+
 		# delete property setter entries
 		frappe.db.sql("""\
 			DELETE FROM `tabProperty Setter`