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Incorporated into : 1974 [[Teignbridge]]
Incorporated into : 1974 [[Teignbridge]]
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====Official blazon====
Argent, a Saltire engrailed between four fleur de lis gules.


====Origin/meaning====
====Origin/meaning====
Teignmouth did not have official arms. I have two images of arms of the town, see below.
The arms have not officially been granted.


I have no information on the origin or meaning o fthese arms. Any information is welcome !
The arms have been used  since early in the 19th century, they seem to have been copied from arms found on the ancient Portreeve's staff or pole (missing since 1912, but there are pictures of it). The arms on the Portreeve's staff or pole are most likely the arms of the treasurer of the  Bishop of Exeter -Gules, a Saltire engrailed between four Leopards' heads or. Why the leopard's heads turned into fleur-de-lis is not known.


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[[Literature]] :  
[[Literature]] : Info from David Cox, Teighnmouth town council


[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities T]]
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[[Category:England]]
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