Wrexham Borough

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

WREXHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

Incorporated into : 1974 Wrexham-Maelor (1996 Wrexham County Borough)

Official blazon

Arms: Ermine, two croziers in saltire Or; on a chief dancettée per pale gules and Or two lions passant guardant counterchanged.
Crest: On a wreath of the colours, Upon a mount vert a dragon gules resting the dexter claw upon a shield Or charged with the character of Mars sable.
Motto: Fear God, Honour the King

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 6, 1857.

I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !

The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Biggs, 1971; image from a JaJa postcard +/- 1905