Colwyn Bay

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

COLWYN BAY (BOROUGH/URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL)

Incorporated into : 1974 Colway (1996 Conwy, Denbighshire)

Official blazon

Arms: Argent, on a mount vert an oak tree proper, fructed Or; on a chief per pale of the last and gules a lion passant guardant counterchanged.
Crest: On a Wreath of the Colours a demi dragon gules holding between the claws a man's head in profile couped at the neck argent.
Motto: 'IECHYD HARDDWCH HEDDWCH' - Health, beauty, tranquillity.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on September 11, 1934.

I have no information or colour image of these arms. Any information is welcome !

The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)