Jork

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JORK

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Stade
Additions : 1972 Borstel, Ladekop, Estebrügge, Königreich, Hove und Moorende

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on ?

I have no information on the origin or meaning of the present arms. Any information is welcome !

The previous arms were granted in 1952.

The arms show three hands, and symbolise the historical court of justice, which had three members, the Dreigeschworenenrat (three-sworn-council). The court existed from 1566-1832 and had its seat in Jork.

The oldest seals of the area date from the 16^th century and showed a key, derived from the arms of Bremen as the area was ruled by the archbishops of Bremen. In the late 19^th century this (blue) key was placed in a silver shield, and these arms were (unofficially) used until 1952, see below.