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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

VALE ROYAL

Additions : Northwich RDC, Northwich UDC, Runcorn RDC (partly), Vale,Winsford

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on March 5, 1985.
The wheatsheaves on the arms are the symbol for Cheshire. The wavy bars represent the Weaver river and its tributaries the Dane and Wheelock rivers. The crosier is taken from the Northwich arms.

The crest shows the stars, taken from the arms of the Brunner family, and the fountains taken from the Monds family, both were part of the Northwich crest. The lion is taken from the Verdin family and was part of the crest of Winsford. The lion holds in its paws the covered salt, or salt cellar with llid, which indicates the long history of salt mining in the area.

The two supporters are two-legged dragons or wyverns, taken from the Northwich arms. The old French name for the wyverns, guivres or wivres, are canting for the Weaver river. This connection is emphasised by the blue wavy collar. The supporters stand on oak branches, which symbolise the Delamare Forest.

The motto means "Be strong" or "Be wise".

Literature : Information provided by the Vale Royal Borough Council..


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