Kirchberg (Sachsen)

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Wappen von Kirchberg (Sachsen)/Arms (crest) of Kirchberg (Sachsen)
KIRCHBERG (SACHSEN)

Country : Germany
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State : Sachsen
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District (Kreis) : Zwickau (until 2008 Zwickauer Land)
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Origin/meaning

The arms are probably canting, three church (Kirche) towers on a hill (berg). The mountains were later attributed to be the hills surrounding the town; the Borberg, Geiersberg and Schiesshausberg.

The oldest known depiction of the arms dates from the 14th century and shows three (wooden ?) towers on a hill. During the centuries the size and shape of the towers has changed considerably. The current shape dates from 1852, which, in turn, is based on a depiction from 1394.

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Literature: Bensing et al; 1984




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