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The shield therefore represents all four areas of the former authorities.The crest is a span of the district's history from mediaeval to modern industrial times. The blue lion is that of the Radvers Earls of Devon, one of whom, Richard, built Tiverton Castle in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. He holds the woolpack from the Borough Seal, indicative of the importance of the woollen industry in this area in earlier times, as exemplified by the 'Tiverton kersies'. To bring the industrial scene up to date, the woolpack is charged with a steel cogwheel for industry and engineering. The motto FIDE ET INDUSTRIA, can be translated as By Faith and Diligence, or By Faith and Industry. It is appropriate to a district rich in notable churches and the home of St. Boniface, and recalls the themes of the | The shield therefore represents all four areas of the former authorities.The crest is a span of the district's history from mediaeval to modern industrial times. The blue lion is that of the Radvers Earls of Devon, one of whom, Richard, built Tiverton Castle in the early 12<sup>th</sup> century. He holds the woolpack from the Borough Seal, indicative of the importance of the woollen industry in this area in earlier times, as exemplified by the 'Tiverton kersies'. To bring the industrial scene up to date, the woolpack is charged with a steel cogwheel for industry and engineering. The motto FIDE ET INDUSTRIA, can be translated as By Faith and Diligence, or By Faith and Industry. It is appropriate to a district rich in notable churches and the home of St. Boniface, and recalls the themes of the | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones. | [[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones. | ||