Stockton

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STOCKTON (Rural district council)

Incorporated into 1968 Teesside (1974 Stockton-on-Tees)

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Official blazon

Arms : Or on a Chevron Sable between three Fountains as many Cressets Gold enflamed proper on a Chief Azure two Pallets between as many Mullets Argent.
Crest : a Wreath of the Colours upon a Garb fesswise Or a Dragon statant Gold gorged with a Collar counter-compony Argent and Azure.
Motto : 'TEMPORI PARENDUM' - We must move with the times

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on February 10, 1958.

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

Literature : Image and information from here.