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Revision as of 09:53, 7 April 2023
KIRCHLINTELN
State : Niedersachsen
District (Kreis) : Verden
Additions : 1972 Armsen, Bendingbostel, Brunsbrock, Heins, Hohenaverbergen, Holtum (Geest), Kreepen, Kükenmoor, Luttum, Neddenaverbergen, Otersen, Schafwinkel, Sehlingen, Stemmen, Weitzmühlen, Wittlohe
| German |
Gespalten von Rot und Gold, vorn ein durchgehendes geschliffenes silbernes lateinisches Hochkreuz, hinten einen blauen Pflug. |
| English | blazon wanted |
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on July 4, 1975.
The red is used as a symbol for the flowering heather (Erica sp) in the municipality. The cross is a canting symbol (Kirch=church). At the same time is also indicates the crossing of two main historical trade roads in the municipality. One of these was the 'salt-road' from and to Lüneburg. The salt is also symbolised on the centre of the cross.
The golden field refers to the sandy soils in the region . The plough is a typical symbol for the agricultural character of the municipality.