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The green and white livery colours echo the colours of the local landscape - green forests and downlands and white for chalk. The colours are also used by the Wiltshire County Council. The crest has a mound for Silbury Hill and five Sarson Stones. These are two important prehistoric monuments in the area. The number of stones is five to reflect the five merged councils. The Royal lion and sword stands for the many British Army bases in the district, while the blue wings refer to the Royal Air Force airfields. | The green and white livery colours echo the colours of the local landscape - green forests and downlands and white for chalk. The colours are also used by the Wiltshire County Council. The crest has a mound for Silbury Hill and five Sarson Stones. These are two important prehistoric monuments in the area. The number of stones is five to reflect the five merged councils. The Royal lion and sword stands for the many British Army bases in the district, while the blue wings refer to the Royal Air Force airfields. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones | [[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones |