Diocese of Newcastle

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DIOCESE OF NEWCASTLE

Country : United Kingdom
Denomination : Anglican
Established : 1882

Official blazon

(1949) Gules, a cross between four lions rampant Or; on a chief of the last three castles triple-towered of the first.
(1882 (?)) Per fesse azure and gules, in chief a representation of the cross of St Cuthbert or, and in base three castles, two and one, argent.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on September 29, 1949.

The previous arms were recorded at the College of Arms, but officially granted:

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