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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England LINCOLNSHIRE-KESTEVEN Incorporated into : 1974 Lincolnshire Origin/meaning : The Lincolnshire Parts of Kesteven County Council was granted arms in 1950. The green shield bears an ermine pale, representing the Roman Ermine Street which runs the length of Kesteven. This charged with an oak tree for the ancient forests of the County. The crest shows a Heron with a pike in its beak, for the area's varied wildlife. The dexter supporter is a Roman soldier, a reminder of the many Roman antiquities of the County. The sinister supporter is a poacher. He recalls the Famous song The Lincolnshire Poacher, an unofficial anthem of the County. Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.

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