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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England


MERIONETHSHIRE

Additions : 1974 Gwynedd

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted in March 1952.

The goats and the motto were already used by the county before 1952. The setting sun symbolises the westward coastline of the county.

The rocky compartment symbolises the geology of the county, as well as the Cadair Idris, one of the highest mountains in Wales. The crest shows Harlech Castle, built by Edward I, whose symbol, the rose, is shown on its base.

The supporters are Welsh dragons, hoding a croseir for the many (former) abbeys in the area, especially Cymmer Abbey. The stars on the dragons are a symbol for St. Elltyd, an astronomer.

Literature : Image provided by Laurence Jones; background from Scott-Giles, 1953.


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