Tornved

TORNVED

Region : Sjælland
Amt (until 2007) : Vestsjælland (until 1970 Holbæk)
Additions : 1970 Holmstrup, Jyderup, Mørkøv, Skamstrup-Frydendal, Stigs Bjergby
Incorprated into : 2007 Holbæk

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1994.

The arms show a rose branch with a rosehip. These symbolise the nature in the municipality, and the thorns (Torn) are canting. The five small leaves on each of the leaves symbolise the five former municipalities that merged in 1970.

Literature: Achen, 1982; Zeuthen, 2000

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