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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England ROCHFORD Additions : 1974 Rochford RDC, Rayleigh UDC Origin/meaning : The arms were granted on March 8, 1975. The shield shows wheat sheaves - for Agriculture and Roses - connection with Royalty (Tudors). The colours of red and gold also suggest royalty. The field is divided into 12 for the 12 original Parishes of Rochford district. The crest shows a seax or sword for Essex County and a windmill from the arms of Rayleigh. The supporters are a bull and a wyvern. The bull sugests cattle farming, and also was part of the coat of arms of the Boleyn family who had strong connections with Rochford. It is winged to show a connection with Southend Airport. The wyvern is the ancient emblem of Sweyne showing a Viking connection. The motto - Our Heritage, Our Future - was designed by Mrs Littlewood of Prittlewell in a competition. Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)

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