Hitchin

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

HITCHIN (Urban Disctrict Council)

Incorporated into : 1974 North Hertfordshire

Official blazon

Arms : Gules on a Fesse arched and embattled Argent between in chief a Lion passant guardant and in base a Sheaf of Barley Or a Fleshing Knife fesseswise proper.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours two Shepherds' Crooks in saltire pendent therefrom at the point of intersection by the ring a Fleece all proper.
Motto : 'ET PATRIBUS ET POSTERITATI' - Both for our ancestors and our prosperity.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 25, 1936.

The chevrons refer to the old families of Montfitchet and Barrington, Lords of the Manor of Letchworth. The roses allude to the garden city. The crest shows an owl between two oak branches.

I have no information on the meaning of the crest, any information is welcome !

Literature : Image taken from here