Holtgast

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HOLTGAST

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Wittmund Additions : Damsum, Fulkum, Utgast
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Esens

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The mill stone symbolises the old mill in Fulkum. The wavy bend symbolises the North Sea and the Benser Tief canal in the municipality. The crosier symbolises the medieval Marienkamp abbey. The wheatears are a symbol for agriculture.