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The arms are a combination of the arms of Ostfriesland (harpy) and the local castle. The harpy is originally the arms of the Cirksena family, counts of Ostfriesland. In the early 15<sup>th</sup> century the Cirksena family inherited the castle in Berum. In 1443 the castle was rebuilt. The family owned the castle until the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. In the 18<sup>th</sup> century it was used as the local courthouse. | The arms are a combination of the arms of Ostfriesland (harpy) and the local castle. The harpy is originally the arms of the Cirksena family, counts of Ostfriesland. In the early 15<sup>th</sup> century the Cirksena family inherited the castle in Berum. In 1443 the castle was rebuilt. The family owned the castle until the late 17<sup>th</sup> century. In the 18<sup>th</sup> century it was used as the local courthouse. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972. | [[Literature]] : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972. | ||
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BERUM
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Hage
Origin/meaning
The arms are a combination of the arms of Ostfriesland (harpy) and the local castle. The harpy is originally the arms of the Cirksena family, counts of Ostfriesland. In the early 15th century the Cirksena family inherited the castle in Berum. In 1443 the castle was rebuilt. The family owned the castle until the late 17th century. In the 18th century it was used as the local courthouse.
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Literature : Leiner, K. : Panorama Norden. Norden, 1972.