Aldeburgh

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

ALDEBURGH

Incorporated into : 1974 Suffolk Coastal

Official blazon

Arms : Azure on Water in base an Ancient Ship of three masts in full sail a Ladder affixed to the side amidships proper the mainsail charged with a Lion rampant the fore and aft sails and pennons each charged with a Cross Gules.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on October 20, 1561 and again on February 5, 1951.

The arms indicate the importance for fishing for the town, which also was an important shipbuilding centre.

Literature : Information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)