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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

British Civic Heraldry

LINCOLNSHIRE

Additions : 1974 Lincolnshire-Holland, Lincolnshire-Kesteven, Lincolnshire-Lindsey

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on April 8, 1977.
The wavy bend symbolises the coastline and the many waterways in the county. The ermine bend symbolises Ermine Street, a Roman road that runs through the county. The two fleur-de-lis are taken from the arms of the city of Lincoln.

The lapwing on the crest is a typical bird in the county. The two feathers on the crest are the symbol of the Prince of Wales and symbolise the fact that on 7th February 1301 King Edward I granted his son the title of Prince of Wales, near Nettleham in the county.

The supporters are the so-called Lincolnshire Yellowbellies, or soldiers of the 10th Regiment of Foot.

Literature : Information provided by the Lincolnshire County Council.



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