Boestofte

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BOESTOFTE

Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) Storstrøm (until 1970 Præstø)
Additions : 1962 Frøslev, Højerup, Lyderslev, Rødvig (1958 Havnelev, Lille Heddinge)
Incorporated into : 1970 Stevns

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1962.

The 5 white stones refer to the 5 municipalities that were merged in 1962. The white stones refer to the chalk formationas in the municipality as well as the Stevns Klint chalk rocks.