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* United Kingdom [[File:unitedkingdom-flag.gif|60 px|right]] | |||
** England<br><br> | |||
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* 1974 [[North Norfolk]] | |||
'''Status''':<br> | |||
* Urban District Council | |||
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'''Arms''' : Per chevron Vert and Argent in chief two Pine Cones Or and in base on Water barry wavy a three-masted Fishing Vessel of the sixteenth century in full sail proper.<br> | '''Arms''' : Per chevron Vert and Argent in chief two Pine Cones Or and in base on Water barry wavy a three-masted Fishing Vessel of the sixteenth century in full sail proper.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a Hurt fimbriated and charged with a Lobster Or.<br> | '''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours a Hurt fimbriated and charged with a Lobster Or.<br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'MARE DITAT PINUSQUE DECORAT' - The sea enriches and the pine adorns. | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'MARE DITAT PINUSQUE DECORAT' - The sea enriches and the pine adorns. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on March 26, 1953. | The arms were officially granted on March 26, 1953. | ||
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The arms are currently used by the town council. | The arms are currently used by the town council. | ||
[[Literature]] : | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | ||
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[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1953]] | [[Category:Granted 1953]] | ||
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Arms : Per chevron Vert and Argent in chief two Pine Cones Or and in base on Water barry wavy a three-masted Fishing Vessel of the sixteenth century in full sail proper. |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on March 26, 1953.
The two pine cones on a field of green represent the pine woods behind the town, and below there is a sixteenth century fishing vessel in full sail.
The lobster in a ring of gold signifies the wealth of Sheringham is derived from the sea.
The arms are currently used by the town council.
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