Neukirchen (Knüll)
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NEUKIRCHEN (KNÜLL)
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Schwalm-Eder Kreis (until 1973 Ziegenhain)
Additions : 1972 Asterode, Christerode, Hauptschwenda, Nausis, Riebelsdorf, Rückershausen, Wincherode; 1974 Seigertshausen
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms are known since 1605. The goat-headed eagle with the small shield are arms of the Counts of Ziegenhain, who ruled the city for many centuries.
Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.