Bewdley

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BEWDLEY (Borough)

Incorporated into : 1974 Wyre Forest

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Official blazon

Arms : Argent, an anchor in pale azure surmounted by a fetterlock Or, within the fetterlock on the dexter side a sword erect of the second, hilt and pommel gold, and on the sinister side a rose gules.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially recorded at the visitation of 1634.

I have no information of these arms. Any information is welcome !

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The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905

Literature : Biggs, 1971