Kirchwistedt

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KIRCHWISTEDT

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Beverstedt (until 2011)
Incorporated into : 2011 Beverstedt

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The wavy base symbolises the Lune river. The water mill wheel refers to the historical watermill, the Stemmermühle. The three wheat ears refer to the three villages in the municipality (Ahe, Altwistedt, Kirchwistedt) and to the agricultural character of the municipality.