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The sun and the cross refer to the old inhabitation of the area, where the religion of the sun was finally replaced by Christianity. The sun is also a symbol for tourism and the beaches. The fountain in the middle of the shield refers to the Tisvilde spring, which was a holy spring in pre-Christian times. The sun and cross are taken from the arms of Vejby-Tibirke. | The sun and the cross refer to the old inhabitation of the area, where the religion of the sun was finally replaced by Christianity. The sun is also a symbol for tourism and the beaches. The fountain in the middle of the shield refers to the Tisvilde spring, which was a holy spring in pre-Christian times. The sun and cross are taken from the arms of Vejby-Tibirke. | ||
[[Literature]]: Achen, 1982 | [[Literature]]: Achen, 1982 | ||
Revision as of 06:46, 1 July 2023
HELSINGE
Region : Hovedstaden
Amt (until 2007) : Frederiksborg
Additions : 1970 Annisse-Ramløse, Græsted-Mårum (partly), Helsinge-Valby, Vejby-Tibirke
Incorporated into : 2007 Gribskov
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially registered in 1971.
The sun and the cross refer to the old inhabitation of the area, where the religion of the sun was finally replaced by Christianity. The sun is also a symbol for tourism and the beaches. The fountain in the middle of the shield refers to the Tisvilde spring, which was a holy spring in pre-Christian times. The sun and cross are taken from the arms of Vejby-Tibirke.
Literature: Achen, 1982