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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen) |
HAGE
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Samtgemeinde : Hage
Additions : 1976 Berum, Blandorf-Wichte
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in 1959.
The arms show the lion of the Hinkema family, who built the local castle in the 14th century. In 1446 the castle became a possession of the local church. The fence is canting (Haag = fence).
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.; Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.