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The griffins are from the arms of the de Trafford family, and the boars' heads are from the arms of the Bartons and Booths. These families held in succession the lordship of the Manor of Barton for several centuries and later gained the full rights for nomination to the benefice of Eccles. | The griffins are from the arms of the de Trafford family, and the boars' heads are from the arms of the Bartons and Booths. These families held in succession the lordship of the Manor of Barton for several centuries and later gained the full rights for nomination to the benefice of Eccles. | ||
The roses of the badge refer to [[ | The roses of the badge refer to [[Lancashire]] and correspond to the number of wards constituting the borough. | ||
[[Literature]] : Scott-Giles, 1953 and http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk | [[Literature]] : Scott-Giles, 1953 and http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk | ||