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SKIPTON (urban district council) Incorporated into : 1974 Craven Origin/meaning : The arms were granted on October 12, 1951. The green background portrays the nature of the town's surroundings - countryside and agriculture and the fleece represents the town's close interest in agriculture and textiles, and is indicative of the origin of the name Skipton (" scip " or " sceap "). The checks are taken from the arms of the Clifford family, who had a profound influence on the life of Skipton in their time, and the roses are symbolic of Skipton as a Yorkshire town. The wyvern is also from the crest of the Cliffords and the bars on the banner represents the de Romille family in whose arms it appeared. Robert de Romille is believed to have founded the Church and the Castle in the 11th century. The Castle is shown to indicate that Skipton is a Castle town. Literature : Information taken from http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk

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