Neuwesteel
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Country: Germany State: Niedersachsen District (Kreis): Aurich (until 1977 Norden) Incorporated into:
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German | Auf silbernem Grund über einem blauen Wellenbalken ein rotes Spatenblatt. |
English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
Neuwesteel (New-Westeel) is situated on the spot where the village Westeel was flooded and destroyed by the sea in 1371. Ever since the area is reclaimed by hand in small parts, which is symbolised by the spade and wave.
Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.
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