Woquard

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WOQUARD

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1972 Krummhörn

Wappen von Woquard/Arms (crest) of Woquard
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Origin/meaning

Woquard historically was part of Pewsum, the lion and stars are derived from the arms of Pewsum. The hills symbolise the mounds in the village, and is a canting symbol (ward = mound). The wheel symbolises the structure of the village, houses built in a circle around the church.


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Literature: Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.