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'''BOSTON (rural district council)''' | '''BOSTON (rural district council)''' | ||
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom |
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BOSTON (rural district council)
Incorporated into : 1974 Boston (Borough)
Official blazon
Arms : Bendy wavy of six Or and Azure on a Chief Sable a Garb between two Pairs of Windmill sails Gold.
Crest : On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion guardant Or ducally crowned Azure supporting a Crosier Argent.
Motto : 'SERVE WITH AMITY'
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on December 1, 1953.
The chief has a garb between windmill sails, refer to the characteristic Dutch-type draining of the area and the fertile fields.
The waves symbolise the River Witham and other minor watercourses.
Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones