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England

TEST VALLEY

Additions : 1974 Andover City, Andover District, Romsey, Romsey & Stockbridge

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on May 15, 1977.
The shield shows the Test river and its tributaries, as well as a brown trout, a typical fish for the rivers.
The mural crown on the crest is taken from the old arms of Romsey, the lion is taken from the arms of Andover. The crosier is taken from the arms of Romsey and refers to Romsey Abbey and other monasteries in the area. The two stalks of wheat represent the two former district councils.

The golden stag is taken from the crest of Andover, with hanging on its neck a small torse with the oak tree from the Andover arms. The other stag is taken from the Romsey arms, with a portcullis from the same arms.
The motto ´Deo Teste Valeamus' means 'With God as our witness, let us be strong'.

Literature : Information provided by the Test Valley Council.


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