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The crowned castle is taken from the shield of the Borough of Wigan, the castle and crown are elements from one of the borough's medieval seals. | The crowned castle is taken from the shield of the Borough of Wigan, the castle and crown are elements from one of the borough's medieval seals. | ||
The mountain ash or Wiggin Tree is chosen as a pun on the name of the district. Branches of this tree are borne by the supporters in the | The mountain ash or Wiggin Tree is chosen as a pun on the name of the district. Branches of this tree are borne by the supporters in the arms of the Borough of Wigan and the tree features in many of the borough's medieval seals. | ||
The dexter supporter is taken from the achievement of the Borough of Wigan. The lion here wears a crown of the type which features in the crest. The sparrowhawk occurs in the | The dexter supporter is taken from the achievement of the Borough of Wigan. The lion here wears a crown of the type which features in the crest. The sparrowhawk occurs in the arms of the Borough of Leigh and in the crest of the Atherton UDC. | ||
The Motto - Progress with Unity, is an apt one for an authority which embraces 14 former districts. | The Motto - Progress with Unity, is an apt one for an authority which embraces 14 former districts. | ||