Nordkirchen

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NORDKIRCHEN

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Coesfeld
Additions : 1975 Capelle, Südkirchen

Wappen von Nordkirchen/Arms (crest) of Nordkirchen
Official blazon
German

In Gold drei blaue 2:1 gestellte Kirchtürme, die beiden oberen mit spitzem, der untere mit barockem Helm.

English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on November 28, 1983.

The three churches symbolise the three villages in the municipality, all with a name ending on -kirch (church). The colours aare derived from the arms of the Plettenberg family, who built the local castle.




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Literature: Leaflet: Die Wappen im Kreis Coesfeld, provided by Kreis Coesfeld, 1999.