Bowdon

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BOWDON (Urban District Council)

Incorporated into : 1974 Trafford

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Official blazon

Arms : Per chevron arched Or and vert, in chief two yew trees eradicated proper and in base a garb of the first; on a chief gules a lion passant argent.
Crest : On a wreath of the colours a demi unicorn ermine, armed, unguled and tufted Or, holding between the hooves a bow proper.
Motto : 'BEAU DON'.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on August 11, 1945.

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

Literature : Biggs, 1971