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'''Country''' : | |||
* United Kingdom [[File:unitedkingdom-flag.gif|60 px|right]] | |||
** England<br><br> | |||
'''Incorporated into''':<br> | |||
* 1974 [[Mole Valley]] | |||
'''Status''':<br> | |||
* Urban District Council | |||
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{{#display_map:51.2954,-0.3306|width=250|height=250|zoom=7}} | |||
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'''Arms''' : Per saltire Vert and barry wavy of six Argent and Azure in chief Flames proper encircled by a Chain of Square Links in base a Stag's Head caboshed Or between the attires an open Book proper bound and clasped also Or.<br> | '''Arms''' : Per saltire Vert and barry wavy of six Argent and Azure in chief Flames proper encircled by a Chain of Square Links in base a Stag's Head caboshed Or between the attires an open Book proper bound and clasped also Or.<br> | ||
'''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours issuant from a Wreath of Oak Leaves fructed proper a Swan rousant Argent the sinister wing charged with a Sword point upward Gules.<br> | '''Crest''' : On a Wreath of the Colours issuant from a Wreath of Oak Leaves fructed proper a Swan rousant Argent the sinister wing charged with a Sword point upward Gules.<br> | ||
'''Motto''' : 'SERVICE LINKS ALL' | '''[[:Category:Mottoes all|Motto]]''': 'SERVICE LINKS ALL' | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on May 6, 1946. | The arms were officially granted on May 6, 1946. | ||
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The stag's head on a background of the green or parkland is a link with the times when deer abounded in the locality and has special reference to the deer park, Ashtead. The open book refers to the excellent education facilities in the District. | The stag's head on a background of the green or parkland is a link with the times when deer abounded in the locality and has special reference to the deer park, Ashtead. The open book refers to the excellent education facilities in the District. | ||
The swan is a reminder of the old coaching days and of the Old Swan Inn which until recent years stood at the crossroads in the centre of the town, it also refers to the river and other water in the area. The red sword on the left wing refers to the association of the City of [[London]] (the City's arms contain a red sword of St. Paul), and the district through the City Freeman's School, at Ashtead, and is also a reference to the war services which the arms commemorate. | The swan is a reminder of the old coaching days and of the Old Swan Inn which until recent years stood at the crossroads in the centre of the town, it also refers to the river and other water in the area. The red sword on the left wing refers to the association of the City of [[London]] (the City's arms contain a red sword of St. Paul), and the district through the City Freeman's School, at Ashtead, and is also a reference to the war services which the arms commemorate. | ||
[[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | The wreath of oak alludes to rural Surrey and has reference to the arms of the County Council. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | |||
Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | |||
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[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities L]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities L]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1946]] | [[Category:Granted 1946]] | ||