Boston RDC

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

BOSTON (rural district council)

Incorporated into : 1974 Boston (Borough)

Official blazon

Arms : Bendy wavy of six Or and Azure on a Chief Sable a Garb between two Pairs of Windmill sails Gold.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion guardant Or ducally crowned Azure supporting a Crosier Argent.
Motto : 'SERVE WITH AMITY'

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on December 1, 1953.

The chief has a garb between windmill sails, refer to the characteristic Dutch-type draining of the area and the fertile fields.

The waves symbolise the River Witham and other minor watercourses.

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones