Tellin

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TELLIN

Province : Namur
Additions : 1977 Bure, Grupont, Resteigne

Official blazon

D'argent au lion d'azur couronné d'or mantelé ployé de gueules chargé à dextre d'un cor de poste et à senestre d'une cloche, le tout d'or.

Origin/meaning

The arms are not officially granted.

The postal horn refers to the formerly impostant postal station in the municipality. The bell refers to the fact that in the 19th century there was a considerable industry in making bells in the area.
The lion refers to the Tellin family, who played a mayor role in the village of Tellin in the municipality.