Svinninge

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SVINNINGE

Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) : Vestsjælland (until 1970 Holbæk)
Additions : 1970 Gislinge, Hjembæk-Svinninge, Kundby
Incorprated into : 2007 Holbæk

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1968.

The arms show three wheat-ears, one for each of the former municipalities. They also indicate the agricultural character of the municipality. The base shows a burning tree trunk, which is a canting element; the old word svide means to burn wood to create new agricultural land.