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The rose is the attribute of St. Iscle (or Acisclus, a 4<sup>th</sup> century martyr), the local patron saint, and the valley is a canting sign: the name Vallalta is derived from "vall alta", Catalan for "high valley". | The rose is the attribute of St. Iscle (or Acisclus, a 4<sup>th</sup> century martyr), the local patron saint, and the valley is a canting sign: the name Vallalta is derived from "vall alta", Catalan for "high valley". | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. | [[Literature]] : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona. | ||
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SANT ISCLE DE VALLALTA
Region : Catalonia
Province : Barcelona
Official blazon
Escut caironat: d'argent, una vall de sinople sobremuntada d'una rosa de gules botonada d'or i barbada de sinople. Per timbre una corona mural de poble.
Origin/meaning
These arms have been officially granted on 15th September 1993.
The rose is the attribute of St. Iscle (or Acisclus, a 4th century martyr), the local patron saint, and the valley is a canting sign: the name Vallalta is derived from "vall alta", Catalan for "high valley".
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Literature : Image taken from Wikipedia; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.