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On the chief, on a blue background, is a golden rising sun, suggesting the East, having nine rays indicating the combination of nine authorities in East Devon.The crest complements the coastal symbolism of the shield by indicating the hinterland areas. Three golden ears of wheat suggest the three rural districts of Honiton, Axminster and St. Thomas. Behind them rises an otter, for the River Otter and Ottery St. Mary, in reference to which the animal features in the Coleridge arms. In its mouth the otter holds a honeysuckle flower from the ancient seal of the Borough of | On the chief, on a blue background, is a golden rising sun, suggesting the East, having nine rays indicating the combination of nine authorities in East Devon.The crest complements the coastal symbolism of the shield by indicating the hinterland areas. Three golden ears of wheat suggest the three rural districts of Honiton, Axminster and St. Thomas. Behind them rises an otter, for the River Otter and Ottery St. Mary, in reference to which the animal features in the Coleridge arms. In its mouth the otter holds a honeysuckle flower from the ancient seal of the Borough of | ||
Honiton. | Honiton. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | [[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | ||