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The three churches symbolise the three villages in the municipality, all with a name ending on -kirch (church). The colours aare derived from the arms of the Plettenberg family, who built the local castle. | The three churches symbolise the three villages in the municipality, all with a name ending on -kirch (church). The colours aare derived from the arms of the Plettenberg family, who built the local castle. | ||
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[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Leaflet: Die Wappen im Kreis Coesfeld, provided by Kreis Coesfeld, 1999. | [[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|'''Literature''']]: Leaflet: Die Wappen im Kreis Coesfeld, provided by Kreis Coesfeld, 1999. | ||
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NORDKIRCHEN
State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Coesfeld
Additions : 1975 Capelle, Südkirchen
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In Gold drei blaue 2:1 gestellte Kirchtürme, die beiden oberen mit spitzem, der untere mit barockem Helm. |
| English | No blazon/translation known. Please click here to send your (heraldic !) blazon or translation |
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on November 28, 1983.
The three churches symbolise the three villages in the municipality, all with a name ending on -kirch (church). The colours aare derived from the arms of the Plettenberg family, who built the local castle.
Literature: Leaflet: Die Wappen im Kreis Coesfeld, provided by Kreis Coesfeld, 1999.