Bedlingtonshire

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BEDLINGTONSHIRE (Urban District Council)

Incorporated into : 1974 Wansbeck

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Official blazon

Arms : Argent, a cross formy quadrate between four lozenges sable; on a chief azure, a long-ship, bows on, proper, the sail set also argent charged with a like cross, pennon flying gules, between two lions rampant respectant also proper, each holding in the interior paw as many lightning flashes in saltire Or.
Crest : On a wreath of the colours, a Bedlington terrier proper, the forepaws on a coal tub loaded sable.
Motto : 'De profundis'

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on June 1, 1962.

I have no information of these arms. Any information is welcome !

Literature : Biggs, 1971