Roskilde Amt

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ROSKILDE AMT

Region : Sjælland
Abolished 2007

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Origin/meaning

The arms were officially registered in 1959.

The arms show a mitre, symbolising that Roskilde was one of the earliest seats of a bishop in medieval Denmark, making it one of the most important cities at the time. The roses are taken from the arms of the city of Roskilde.

Coat of arms (crest) of Roskilde Amt

The arms on a border sign
(source)


Literature: Achen, 1982



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