Neuwesteel

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NEUWESTEEL

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Aurich (until 1976 Norden)
Incorporated into : 1976 Norden

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Neuwesteel (New-Westeel) is situated on the spot where Westeel was destroyed by the sea in 1371. Ever since the area is reclaimed in small parts, which is symbolised by the spade and wave.