Grenaa

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GRENAA

Region : Midtjylland
Amt (until 2007) : Århus
Additions : 1970 Anholt, Hammelev-Enslev, Lyngby-Albøge, Vejlby-Homå, Ålsø-Hoed
Incorporated into : 2007 Norddjurs

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1938.

The arms date from the early 14^th century and are based on a seal from that time. The arms show a bridge over the Dyrså or Gren Å, river. On each side of the bridge there is a church, symbolising the local church and an older chapel. The moon and crescent are typical Christian symbols of the era.