Grantham

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GRANTHAM

Incorporated into : 1974 South Kesteven

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Official blazon

Chequy Or and Azure a Bordure Sable verdoy of Trefoils slipped Argent.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially recorded at the Visitation of 1634.

The arms are derived form the arms of the Warennes family, who played an important role in the local history. The trefoils are likely to be a local symbol.


The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905

The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Image and information from here