GLYNDWR
Additions : 1974 towns of Denbigh, Ruthin and Llangollen and the Rural Districts of Ceiriog, Edeyrnion and Ruthin
Incorporated into : 1996 Denbighshire, Wrexham, Conwy and Powys
Origin/meaning :
The shield features four rampant lions. The red lion on gold in the first quarter is from the arms of Owain Glyndwr. The black lion on white in the second and fourth quarters is from the arms of Owain Brogyntyn.
The purple lion on gold of the fourth quarter is form the arms of de Lacy, Lord Denbigh.
The four arms of the wavy green cross suggest the districts four main river valleys. The daffodill, symbol of Wales, has six petals for the six Welsh councils merged.
The red and gold livery of the wreath and mantling was that of Owain Glyndwr. The crest has a castle of four towers standing for Glyndwr's four principal castles.
The supporters are two wyverns. The red wyvern was Owain Glyndwr's crest, and has a collar of red and white from Glyndwr's paternal coat. The gold wyvern with blue and white collar comes from the arms of Grey de Ruthyn.
The motto means "The virtue of a council is in its service".
Literature : Information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net).
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