Hartkirchen (Pocking)

HARTKIRCHEN

State : Bayern
District (Kreis) : Passau (until 1973 Griesbach im Rottal)
Incorporated into: 1971 Pocking

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1936.

The two crossed keys are the symbol of St. Peter, the local patron saint. The oak tree is used as a symbol of justice, as in the town the Court of Griesbach was held for many centuries. The colours are derived from the colours of Bayern.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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