Marganell

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MARGANELL

Region : Catalonia
Province : Barcelona

Official blazon

Escut caironat: d'atzur, una arpa d'or acompanyada de 3 còdols malordenats d'argent. Per timbre, una corona mural de poble.

Origin/meaning

The arms show a harp, symbolizing Santa Cecília de Montserrat, the monastery that has been the traditional centre of the municipality; in fact, this was the former official name of the municipality itself. The three stones allude to the martyrdom of St. Stephen, the local patron saint.

Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background by Enric Fontvila