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The arms date from at least the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is most likely derived from the [[Diocese of Lincoln]]. The fleur-de-lis is the symbol for the St. Mary, patron saint of the city. The St. Mary also appeared on the oldest known seal of the city, known from around 1300. | The arms date from at least the 14<sup>th</sup> century. The cross is most likely derived from the [[Diocese of Lincoln]]. The fleur-de-lis is the symbol for the St. Mary, patron saint of the city. The St. Mary also appeared on the oldest known seal of the city, known from around 1300. | ||
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File:Lincoln1845.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Lincoln|The arms in 1845 | File:Lincoln1845.jpg|alt=Arms (crest) of Lincoln|The arms in 1845 | ||