Wehrstedt

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

WEHRSTEDT

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Hildesheim
Incorporated into : 1974 Bad Salzdetfurth

Origin/meaning

The arms are a combination of elements from the arms of two different families. The ibex is taken from the arms of the Von Steinberg family, who had an estate near the village from the early 14^th century until 1570. Their successor was the Von Stopler family, whose arms are shown in the lower half. They owned the estate until 1816.

Literature : Söding, 1966