Grantham
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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GRANTHAM
Incorporated into : 1974 South Kesteven
Official blazon
Chequy Or and Azure a Bordure Sable verdoy of Trefoils slipped Argent.
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially recorded at the Visitation of 1634.
The arms are derived form the arms of the Warennes family, who played an important role in the local history. The trefoils are likely to be a local symbol.
 The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
 The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Image and information from here