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'''SEDGEFIELD (Rural district council)''' | '''SEDGEFIELD (Rural district council)''' | ||
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Incorporated into : 1974 [[Sedgefield]] (2009 [[Durham (County)]]) | Incorporated into : 1974 [[Sedgefield]] (2009 [[Durham (County)]]) | ||
[[File:sedgefieldrdc.jpg|center]] | [[File:sedgefieldrdc.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms''' : Sable a Pick and Shovel in saltire Or on a Chief of the last a Cross couped between two Garbs Gules.<br> | '''Arms''' : Sable a Pick and Shovel in saltire Or on a Chief of the last a Cross couped between two Garbs Gules.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : Issuant from a Coronet composed of Oak Leaves and Acorns proper set alternately upon a Rim a Horseshoe Or; Mantled Sable doubled Or.<br> | '''Crest''' : Issuant from a Coronet composed of Oak Leaves and Acorns proper set alternately upon a Rim a Horseshoe Or; Mantled Sable doubled Or.<br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'EX TERRA VIGEMUS' - From the earth prosper. | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'EX TERRA VIGEMUS' - From the earth prosper. | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on September 27, 1954. | The arms were officially granted on September 27, 1954. | ||
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The coronet of acorns and oak leaves symbolises the New Town of Aycliffe, with a projecting golden horseshoe, which represents the interest in horse racing and the local Sedgefield Racecourse. | The coronet of acorns and oak leaves symbolises the New Town of Aycliffe, with a projecting golden horseshoe, which represents the interest in horse racing and the local Sedgefield Racecourse. | ||
[[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | {{media}} | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | |||
Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | |||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities S]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1954]] | [[Category:Granted 1954]] |
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SEDGEFIELD (Rural district council)
Incorporated into : 1974 Sedgefield (2009 Durham (County))
Official blazon
Arms : Sable a Pick and Shovel in saltire Or on a Chief of the last a Cross couped between two Garbs Gules.
Crest : Issuant from a Coronet composed of Oak Leaves and Acorns proper set alternately upon a Rim a Horseshoe Or; Mantled Sable doubled Or.
Motto: 'EX TERRA VIGEMUS' - From the earth prosper.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on September 27, 1954.
The black background and the golden crossed pick and shovel symbolise the region's historical background in coal mining. The two sheaves of corn coloured red on a gold background depict the farming activity within the area and the central red cross highlights the presence of two local hospitals.
The coronet of acorns and oak leaves symbolises the New Town of Aycliffe, with a projecting golden horseshoe, which represents the interest in horse racing and the local Sedgefield Racecourse.
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