Louth RDC

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

LOUTH (rural district council)

Incorporated into : 1974 East Lindsey

Official blazon

Arms : Per fesse Argent and barry wavy of the first and Vert on a Fesse of the last between in chief two Fleeces proper banded and ringed Or and in base a Lincoln Red Shorthorn Bull's Head caboshed and ringed also proper three Garbs Gold.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Greyhound Sable charged on the shoulder with a Heneage Knot Argent and suporting either paw a Danish double-headed Axe the head downwards proper.
Motto : 'LET US GROW IN SERVICE'

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 5, 1958.

The fleece, wheatsheaves and bull's head refer to the mainly agricultural nature of the District. The waves to the areas waterways and the coast.

The greyhound and knot are from the heraldry of the Heneage family, who historically held land and were influencial in the District. The axe recalls the part played in the history of the area by the Viking invasions.

Literature : Image and information from here