STEVENAGE
Origin/meaning :
The oak tree represents the great expanse of woodland in and around Stevenage, and the rural charm of the town. The acorns symbolise the steady growth and prosperity of the town. The sword comes from the Arms of the Bishops of London, who owned Stevenage during the Middle Ages. The red bar placed horizontally across the shield represents the Great North Road which runs through the centre of the town. The six stars represent the six neighbourhoods of the New Town, i.e., Old Stevenage, Bedwell, Broadwater, Shephall, Chells and Pin Green.
Upon the helm is a crown of palisades in gold. This represents a planned area. The crest proper is a figure in half-length of a hart, which comes from the Arms of the County of Hertfordshire in which Stevenage is situated. The hoof of the hart rests on a cogwheel. This symbolises the modern industry carried on in the industrial area of the New Town.
Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)
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