Merklingen (Böblingen)

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MERKLINGEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Böblingen (until 1973 Leonberg)

Official blazon

Im grünen Schilde ein silbernes Häuschen, ziegelgedeckt mit einer Tür zwischen zwei Fenstern, alles in Silber. Das Häuschen steht auf grün-silber gemauertem runden Berg im Schildfuß.

Origin/meaning

The village of Merklingen was a possession of the Counts of Calw until 1296, when it was acquired by the Herrenalb Abbey. The oldest seal dates from 1527 and shows a single lion. The lion most likely is derived from the arms of the Counts of Calw. The colours also are the colours of Calw.