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The local castle was the centre of a barony, that belonged to the Pau family until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The arms of the village are the canting arms of the barons: they show a "paó" (Catalan for "peacock"), and they have also a baron crown on the top. | The local castle was the centre of a barony, that belonged to the Pau family until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The arms of the village are the canting arms of the barons: they show a "paó" (Catalan for "peacock"), and they have also a baron crown on the top. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. | [[Literature]] : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. |
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PAU
Region : Catalonia
Province : Girona
Official blazon
Escut caironat: d'argent, un paó d'atzur. Per timbre, una corona de baró.
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These arms have been officially granted on 28th June 1984.
The local castle was the centre of a barony, that belonged to the Pau family until the 14th century. The arms of the village are the canting arms of the barons: they show a "paó" (Catalan for "peacock"), and they have also a baron crown on the top.
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Literature : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.