Ringstedt

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RINGSTEDT

State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Cuxhaven (until 1977 Wesermünde)
Samtgemeinde : Samtgemeinde Bederkesa

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Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The ring is a canting symbol for the name of the village. The eagle was added as a symbol for the medieval court that was held in the village.

Literature : Wappen des Landkreises Wesermünde, 1973