Bahrenbostel

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BAHRENBOSTE

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Diepholz
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Kirchdorf

Official blazon
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Origin/meaning

The bear is a canting element, Bahr can be considered to be derived from Bär, bear. The two trees symbolise the other village, Holzhausen, and are canting as well (Holz=wood). The plough symbolises the agricultural character of the village.