Linyola

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Spain - Heraldica Española

LINYOLA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida

Official blazon

Escut caironat: escacat d'or i de sable, i, ressaltant sobre el tot una garba de lli florit d'argent. Per timbre, una corona de baró.

Origin/meaning

Canting arms: they show a sheaf of "lli" (Catalan for flax). Linyola was the centre of a medieval barony situated in the county of Urgell: the arms show the chequy Or and Sable of Urgell and a baron's crown.

Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.