Alfstedt (Kührstedt)

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ALFSTEDT

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Incorporated into : 1968 Kührstedt

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Official blason:


Origin/meaning

The arms are based on and nearly identical to the arms of the Von der Lieth family, who ruled the village from 1356-1782.

Literature : Wappen des Landkreises Wesermünde, 1973