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{{uk}} | {{uk}}'''COTSWOLD''' | ||
Additions: 1974 Cirencester RDC, [[Cirencester]] UDC, [[North Cotswold]] RDC, [[Northleach]] RDC, Tetbury RDC | |||
Additions : 1974 Cirencester RDC, [[Cirencester]] UDC, [[North Cotswold]] RDC, [[Northleach]] RDC, Tetbury RDC | |||
[[File:cotswold.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:cotswold.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
'''Arms''' : Vert in chief two Fleeces Argent each banded and ringed Or and in base on a Pile wavy reversed Argent a like Pile Azure.<br> | '''Arms''': Vert in chief two Fleeces Argent each banded and ringed Or and in base on a Pile wavy reversed Argent a like Pile Azure.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : A Phoenix issuant proper from a Coronet of Fleur-de-Lys and holding in the beak an Annulet Or; Mantled Vert doubled Argent.<br> | '''Crest''': A Phoenix issuant proper from a Coronet of Fleur-de-Lys and holding in the beak an Annulet Or; Mantled Vert doubled Argent.<br> | ||
'''Supporters''' : On either side a Dolphin Azure each gorged with a Chain and pendent therefrom a Woolpack Or corded Gules.<br> | '''Supporters''': On either side a Dolphin Azure each gorged with a Chain and pendent therefrom a Woolpack Or corded Gules.<br> | ||
'''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'UNITED WE SERVE' | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'UNITED WE SERVE' | ||
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The phoenix comes from the unofficial arms of Cirencester UDC. The coronet was found in North Cotswold RDC's crest. The woolpacks were in the arms of Northleach RDC. | The phoenix comes from the unofficial arms of Cirencester UDC. The coronet was found in North Cotswold RDC's crest. The woolpacks were in the arms of Northleach RDC. | ||
{{media}} | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': Image and information provided by Laurence Jones. | ||
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[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities C]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities C]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
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COTSWOLD
Additions: 1974 Cirencester RDC, Cirencester UDC, North Cotswold RDC, Northleach RDC, Tetbury RDC
Official blazon
Arms: Vert in chief two Fleeces Argent each banded and ringed Or and in base on a Pile wavy reversed Argent a like Pile Azure.
Crest: A Phoenix issuant proper from a Coronet of Fleur-de-Lys and holding in the beak an Annulet Or; Mantled Vert doubled Argent.
Supporters: On either side a Dolphin Azure each gorged with a Chain and pendent therefrom a Woolpack Or corded Gules.
Motto: 'UNITED WE SERVE'
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on ?
The shield design includes two fleeces in reference to the woollen industry, and a pile wavy reversed argent charged with a like pile azure for the source of the River Thames. Links with the past are contained in the coronet, golden woolpacks, dolphins and the phoenix, that form the crest and supporters.
The phoenix comes from the unofficial arms of Cirencester UDC. The coronet was found in North Cotswold RDC's crest. The woolpacks were in the arms of Northleach RDC.
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