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The bull and tower were taken from the oldest seal of the city. The bordure was added in 1635 and was taken from the arms of the Duke of Lennox. | The bull and tower were taken from the oldest seal of the city. The bordure was added in 1635 and was taken from the arms of the Duke of Lennox. | ||
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GRAVESEND
Incorporated into : 1974 Gravesham
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The arms were granted in December 1635.
The bull and tower were taken from the oldest seal of the city. The bordure was added in 1635 and was taken from the arms of the Duke of Lennox.
The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906 | |
The arms in the town (Image Klaas Padberg Everboer) |
The arms in the town (Image Klaas Padberg Everboer) |
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