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The compartment and the crest refer to the fact that the prosperity of the town has been due to the agriculte of the area. This is already symbolised by the lamb, but also by the Herefordshire bull. On the crest is also a small wreath of hop leaves to indicate the importance of that crop during the centuries. | The compartment and the crest refer to the fact that the prosperity of the town has been due to the agriculte of the area. This is already symbolised by the lamb, but also by the Herefordshire bull. On the crest is also a small wreath of hop leaves to indicate the importance of that crop during the centuries. | ||
The motto is taken from an inscription on | The motto is taken from an inscription on Grange Court, a former headquarter of the local guilds and built in 1634. | ||
The arms as seen in the town: | The arms as seen in the town: | ||