Cabeça

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CABEÇA

Municipality : Seia
District : Guarda

Official blazon

Escudo de verde, ovelha de prata passante, realçada e ungulada de negro, entre duas esporas de ouro, postas em pala, em chefe e penhasco de prata, realçado de negro e movente da ponta. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ CABEÇA “.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on March 14, 2002.

The spurs refer to the ancient history of the village, and the use of horses at the time. The sheep refers to the importance of sheep breeding for the local economy. The base shows the Serra da Estrela mountains in which the parish is situated.