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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

NEATH

Additions : 1974 Neath Rural District.
Incorporated into : 1996 Neath and Port Talbot

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted in 1983.
The design is based on the old Seal of the Borough of Neath which had a distinctive double-turreted tower. The basic colours are black and white or silver. The black refers to the coal-mining and oil industries whilst the white or silver refers to the metal industries once so prevalent in the Borough.

The monk is a reference to the pre-Reformation Cistercian Abbey at Neath Abbey, whilst the harp refers to the strong musical tradition in the area.

The dragon supporters are a reference to Wales and the flames refer to the old smelting industries of the Borough. The seven drops of oil on each dragon represent the oil industry once more and also the fourteen Communities which constitute the Borough. The Borough is entitled to have the dragons murally crowned. This charge is reserved for Boroughs and Senior Army Officers.

The motto is derived from the former Rural District of Neath: ONI HEUIR NI FEDIR or, He who does not sow does not reap.

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)


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