Borgholz

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BORGHOLZ

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Höxter (until 1974 Warburg)
Amt : Amt Borgentreich (until 1970)
Incorporated into : 1975 Borgentreich

Origin/meaning

Borgholz received city rights in the early 14^th century. The oldest seal dates from 1446 and shows the Bishop of Paderborn in a gate. The city wat the time belonged to the State of Paderborn. In the 17^th century the fleur-de-lis appears on the seals. The fleur-de-lis was the symbol used by the State of Paderbron. Initially the arms showed three lilies.

On July 18, 1908 the above arms were officially granted by King Wilhelm II, as a single fleur-de-lis in the colours of the State of Paderborn.

The arms in the Kaffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Stadler, K. : Deutsche Wappen - Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Angelsachsen Verlag, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.