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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England
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MARLBOROUGH
Incorporated into : 1974 Kennet
Origin/meaning :
The original arms of Marlborough were as borne on the pale of the chief -
"Azure, a castle triple towered Argent". The newer arms refer to the custom
that when a burgess was admitted to the Corporation, he had to give the
mayor a leash of white greyhounds, a white bull and two capons.
About 1836 the Corporation adopted a crest of a white tower, and two white
greyhounds as supporters. These were never approved by the College of Arms.
In 1974 the Borough was merged into the District of Kennet, and a successor
Town Council formed. The arms were transferred to the Town Council, and
suitably differenced crest and supporters granted.
The motto means, "Where now are the bones of wise Merlin". This refers to a
legend that College Mound in the town is Merlin's burial place.
Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones
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