Westhofen (Schwerte)

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WESTHOFEN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Unna (until 1975 Iserlohn)
Incorporated into : 1975 Schwerte
Amt : Amt Westhofen

Official blazon

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Origin/meaning

Westhofen was already a fortified town in the early 14^th century and received city rights in 1323 and 1401. The oldest seal of the city is known since 1434 and shows the Imperial eagle, as the city was a possession of the Emperors. The eagle remained the arms of the city and was formally granted on January 18, 1910.