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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England MILTON KEYNES Additions : 1974 Bletchley, Newport Pagnell (UDC), Newport Pagnell (RDC), Wolverton, Winslow (partly) Origin/meaning : The oak of the shield symbolises the steady growth of the new borough since 1974. The oak is set against the alternate white and blue bars, and red bars of the Keynes family, which symbolises the historical background of Milton Keynes. The crest is composed of elements from the heraldry of the five constituent authorities. The supporters are bucks, a reminder of the dexter supporter of the county arms, and each is charged on the shoulder with an double axe, a prominent symbol of authority in ancient Crete; it was found carved on the walls of Minoan cities, the earliest known form of planned community. It is considered appropriate for Milton Keynes, a modern planned community. The motto 'By knowledge, design and understanding' names the qualities required in a forward-looking authority. Literature : Information taken from here.

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